WASHINGTON, D.C.
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United States - Nationwide
United States - Nationwide
Posted: 27-Jul-26
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Type: Full Time
Salary: $57,333–$62,741
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Salary Details:
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.
Starting Salary: $57,333–$62,741 (depending on experience)
About this Position
The Group Sales Manager coordinates all aspects of selling Edmond to groups that will utilize local facilities/lodging. They meet with planners, ensure groups have necessary resources, research new market opportunities, and develop sales strategies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Broad knowledge of sales, marketing, communications, and related fields (equal to a college degree)
- 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an annual sales plan to solicit event organizers to use Edmond facilities
- Identify and develop qualified leads from external targeted market segments
- Oversee the Visit Edmond grant and sponsorship program
- Collect and process invoices, manage the budget, and coordinate purchase orders and payments
- Communicate with and visit hotels, vacation homes, and other facilities in Edmond
- Connect with businesses to sell advertising annually in publications
- Collaborate with strategic partners to create and implement packages that promote Edmond
- Design functional itineraries that market Edmond as a destination for visitors
- Research print and digital advertising options
- Attend and actively network at functions of professional organizations
- Make outside sales calls to meeting planners, travel & industry trade shows, and other sales groups
- Maintain data relating to all sales efforts, leads, and correspondence
Necessary Skills
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Communications and Tourism Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
