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Director of Sales & Events Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau (posted 06/08/09) Marshall, Texas Salary: $50,000 base plus performance bonus The Director of Sales & Events is a management position with the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau. Under the supervision of the Marshall Brand Development Committee, the DSE is responsible for increasing group convention sales, as well as the organization, solicitation and marketing of programming throughout Marshall’s public entertainment venues. This position will be evaluated based on the delivery of measurable increases in room night production related to group conventions, as well as successful implementation of event programming. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, marketing or closely related field. Four years of related experience in the convention, tourism, hotel sales, or hospitality industries may substitute for the degree requirement. Illustrative Tasks 1. Responsible for soliciting and booking group business for Marshall hotels, meeting facilities and other venues, with a primary focus on booking hotel room nights in Marshall with each group. Develop and implement marketing and sales plans and strategies to accomplish this purpose. 2. Solicit SMERF, association, sports and small meetings market. Work with area universities, MISD, Chamber members, and local clubs and organizations to develop relationships and educate them regarding the Marshall CVB, Marshall hotels, facilities and community amenities. 3. Conduct direct sales efforts through convention bids, targeted sales missions, sales calls, and participation in trade shows and travel industry activity designed to reach consumers, group leaders, and meeting planners. 4. Conduct follow-up sales calls as a result of trade shows, marketplaces, or sales missions. 5. Plan and execute sales missions to Austin and other cities as determined by the CVB Board of Directors and CVB marketing plan. 6. Contact state association representatives by phone, letter or personal calls to research meeting needs and determine CVB’s role for meeting those needs. 7. Utilize CVB database to maintain accurate and detailed records of prospect leads, new business, sales calls, existing client interaction, and group servicing activity. 8. Research and develop themes for “packaging” Marshall to both groups and visitors. 9.Work with Director of Convention Services to host meeting planner Fam tours and site inspections for visiting meeting planners. 10. Issue sales leads to appropriate local industry representatives. 11. Assist in the development of policies and procedures, organization and administration relative to the use of Marshall’s public entertainment venues. 12. Identify, develop, implement and manage events attracting non-residents to stay overnight and patronize businesses in Marshall. 13. Plan, promote and implement scheduled events and cultural activities intended to generate room night usage and to increase patronage of City businesses while fostering positive relations with merchants, businesses and residents. 14. Ensure successful event coordination through planning, vendor information, scheduling, user contact and facility set-up. 15. Flexible Work Schedule – must be willing to work irregular hours and have flexible schedule hours for weekends and limited holidays. 16. Assist in maintaining events calendar and prepare related documentation as required. 17. Develop relationships and build partnerships with area businesses, attractions and hotels relative to Marshall’s hospitality industry. Maintain up-to-date records on contact people, facilities, etc., for all CVB records, brochures and other materials. 18. Communicate regularly and maintain good relations with lodging facilities, convention center staff, attractions and other agencies to collect information for maintenance of meeting planner’s guide, visitor’s guide and Web site. 19. Give oral presentations, as needed, to City Commission about CVB sales and event activities. 20. Produce monthly reports for CVB Board of Directors. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • General use of computers and internet, graphics, multi-media programs and other jobrelated software packages, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products. • Knowledge of methods and procedures used in solicitation of SMERF groups, sport associations and corporate meetings business as well as sales and marketing skills and techniques relating to the general public, public officials and community leaders. • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Excellent writing and speaking skills. Skill in: • Assessing situations and developing strategies to achieve desired results; decision making and problem solving skills. • Interpersonal communications. • Establishing and maintaining harmonious and effective working relationships with fellow employees, Board members, City Officials, hospitality partners, other outside agencies and the public. Ability to: • Work independently with little direction to meet deadlines and schedules, plan and organize work; Prepare and maintain files, records, and reports. • Prepare and present sales presentations. • Display professionalism. • Develop creative sales techniques, ideas, and solutions. Send Resume To: Please submit your resume, cover letter and references by June 30, 2009 to: Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau 213 West Austin Marshall, TX 75670 cvb@visitmarshalltexas.org Executive Director Lufkin Convention & Tourism Bureau (posted 06/03/09) Lufkin, Texas Salary: Commensurate with talent and experience The Executive Director of the Lufkin Convention & Visitor Bureau manages the daily operations of the Convention and Tourism Bureau; plans, coordinates, and markets activities to enhance the City of Lufkin’s image as a destination for conventions, corporate meetings, business and leisure travel, tournaments, tours, and events. General Duties: • Develops plans and implements LCTB goals and objectives, recommends and administers policies and procedures. • Develops and facilitates marketing strategies, including an annual marketing plan, to promote Lufkin as a convention and tourism destination for the benefit of the City and the hotel industry. • Develops plans and administers the annual operating budget for the Convention and Tourism Bureau; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures. • Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates subordinates: assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow, ensures all programs are conducted in an efficient and timely manner; implements and administers disciplinary and termination procedures. • Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. • Serves as a liaison to local, state, and national meeting planners in coordinating conventions and events to be held in Lufkin. • Supervises the development and retention of business accounts for the Lufkin Convention and Tourism Bureau. • Attends and participates in professional groups and committees, conferences, conventions, trade shows, and special events in other cities to gather information and facilitate similar Lufkin activities. • Conducts overnight travel as necessary to meet with business prospects, participate in marketing events and meetings in and outside of Texas, which may include evenings and weekends. • Serves as liaison to the local and regional hospitality industry which promotes tourism in Lufkin, such as hotels, restaurants, tour companies, retail centers and area attractions. • Coordinates and attends all meetings of the LCTB Board of Directors. • Manages production of all media for the Bureau, including the Web site and written materials. • Manages LCTB volunteer program. • Provides timely, accurate and thorough performance reviews for supervised employees. • Maintains tourism statistics for Lufkin. • Compiles, organizes and maintains complete resource listing of all visitor attractions, accommodations and promotions for Lufkin. • Develops programs to promote awareness of all community and tourism resources within Lufkin. • Works cooperatively with other tourism bureaus. • Maintains effective written and verbal communication as necessary to keep invested parties informed. • Serves as an organizational liaison for visiting groups and conferences • Maintains photo files, both digital files on the network and permanent copies as well. • Oversees the monthly Community Calendar, both on the LCTB and the Chamber’s web sites. Receives all inquiries pertaining to the community calendar; records events, or coordinates events to avoid conflict with community activities. • Assures that all local major events are forwarded to Texas Monthly, Texas Parks & Wildlife monthly magazine and the Texas Department of Transportation travel division for inclusion in their publications • Prepares and disseminates press releases for all LCTB/tourism related activity Specific Duties & Responsibilities: • To promote the lease and use of local convention facilities and other public facilities on dates available in such facilities. • To conduct coordinated state, regional, and national advertising, publicity and promotion campaigns emphasizing the attractions offered in the City to meetings, groups, and Tourism. • To maintain exhibit booths for the purpose of attracting tourism, conventions, meetings, exhibits, selected trade, sports and consumer shows, and other events to City. • To cause to be printed and distributed in adequate quantities visitor literature of substantive quality to locations considered desirable, including the LCTB Information Center. • To participate in appropriate tourism agencies and convention associations such as the Texas Department of Commerce and the Texas Society of Association Executives, as well as other agencies in order to assure favorable publicity about the City may be continued and expanded. • To solicit convention and organizations holding meetings for the accommodation of appropriate facilities located in the City. • To provide facilities and registration assistance and services, including information relative to central housing, publicity material and attendance mailings to associations, organizations, or groups convening or holding meetings in the City; and to coordinate with the appropriate City departments, local hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, and to strive to provide an environment in which a visiting group or organization enjoys a coordinated and productive visit to the City. • To prepare, publish, and update during the term of this agreement and any renewals thereof, invitational materials providing specific information on hotels and motels located in the City, and to distribute said invitational materials to association executives and planners of meetings. • To expend funds in each fiscal year in accordance with the fiscal year budget approved, in writing, by the City Council. • To maintain a separate bank account for deposit and expenditure of all funds paid by the City hereunder so as to avoid any commingling of funds. • To maintain and operate an accounting system that will allow for a tracing of funds and a review of the financial status of LCTB. • To have its books reviewed at the end of each fiscal year by an independent certified public accountant who will furnish a financial report to the City in a form acceptable to City. • To permit authorized officials of the City of Lufkin to review its books at any time. • To prepare and submit a monthly report of the previous month's expenditures, and a narrative report to the City of each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of each month, which report shall include a breakdown of all advertising expenses. • To appear from time to time at the request of the City Manager to discuss the LCTB program. • The furnishing of the facilities, personnel and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants. • Advertising and conducting solicitation and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the municipality or its vicinity. • The encouragement and promotion of the arts. • Advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved historic sites or museums. • LCTB shall submit for City Council approval a comprehensive program of action (marketing plan) for each fiscal year. The plan should be submitted by August 1st, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. The marketing plan shall provide specific and detailed actions to be performed by the LCTB during the fiscal year in question. The marketing plan is to be submitted by the date requested by the City each year in advance of the fiscal year in question. • Develop and implement marketing campaigns promoting travel to Lufkin. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, public administration, business administration or related field. Experience leading & managing a team. Fiscal management experience. Excellent communication & relationship-building skills. Ability to analyze & interpret marketing data. Success leading strategic planning & execution. Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy in a wide variety of public contact situations. One (1) year supervisory experience is required. Requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must have knowledge of the tour and travel industry, visitor solicitation and service programs, marketing, and public relations. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to meet schedules and deadlines. Send resume to: E-mail: kara@cityoflufkin.com Fax: 936.633.0381 Mail: City of Lufkin, City Manager's Office PO Box 190 Lufkin, Texas 75902-0190
Executive Director Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau (posted 04/23/09) Hillsboro, Texas Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position: The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Chamber day to day activities, to include recruitment and maintenance of membership, overseeing the income and expenditures, promoting the city and the community and organizing Chamber functions. There should be a strong emphasis on business retention, marketing and tourism. The Executive Director will be responsible for establishing the budget for Chamber and Tourism Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to handle any situation diplomatically. Must have a Bachelors degree or at least three years of related experience, business administration, marketing, communication or related fields. Chamber/Tourism experience preferred. Location: Hillsboro is located on of IH 35 south of the IH 35E and IH 35W split. Population 8,900 is the center of retail, industry, health care, tourism, education, agribusiness and government for Hill County . Responsibilities: General management and coordination of all non-profit organizational activities. General Duties:
Committee Duties: Shall be responsible for keeping all records for committee work and Chamber Board of Directors meetings and projects. Shall assist, when called upon, in the nomination of members to the Chamber Board and Chamber committees. Shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for all committees being adequately funded and their adherence to the budget. Resumes: Send cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Position PO Box 358 Hillsboro , TX 76645 Via email to: thomas.carter.1@att.com Food and Beverage Coordinator Mayborn
Convention Center, City of Temple (posted 4/9/09) Work Schedule: Varies,
must be flexible Department, 2 N. Main,
Suite 209, Temple, TX Executive Director
Victoria, TX
Victoria, Texas is rebuilding its CVB from the ground up and seeks an experienced, energetic and high profile CVB Executive Director to develop a professional convention bureau and visitor center. Victoria is a historic community located 30 miles from the Texas coast, 90 miles north of Corpus Christi , 110 miles from San Antonio , Houston and Austin . Victoria is the major hub for our area with an economy that blends oil, petrochemical, agriculture, medical, retail, service, education and tourism sectors. In the past three years six new hotels have been built or opened in Victoria . A new $10 million Youth Sports Complex and Skate Park will debut this spring. Victoria would be well served with a tourism strategy that includes heritage tourism, nature tourism, local amateur sports event marketing and coordination with regional tourism programs. Click for online information about the Victoria CVB and Chamber of Commerce . To view the current Chamber of Commerce magazine and some online videos that feature Victoria , click here . The new Executive Director would assume the duties and responsibilities typical of such a dual role agency. In addition, the new Director will benefit from a major branding research project from North Star Branding in Tennessee . This $80,000, year-long research project will be completed in January/February of 2009. The new Director will be asked to create, implement and maintain an effective Internet strategy; to create, implement and maintain a local PR campaign to educate residents on the importance and economic impact of tourism in Victoria; and to create, implement and maintain a local hospitality training program for employees in the tourism sector (hotels, restaurants, attractions, history groups). The new Director will also be asked to create, implement and maintain a strategic marketing plan for Victoria tourism with a significant marketing budget limited only by the program goals and functions.
A more detailed job description is available from Mr. Randy Vivian below. First review of resumes will be conducted on April 14, 2009 . Qualified candidates should forward resumes via email or post to: Randy Vivian Chamber of Commerce CEO E-mail:randyvivian@victoriachamber.org PO Box 2465 Victoria , Texas 77902-2465 361-573-5277
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