President/CEO - [Listed 7/1/2008]
Lake Havasu Convention & Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	Oversee the operations, marketing, budget preparation and staffing of a progressive Convention & Visitors Bureau
Qualifications:	4 year college degree with emphasis on hospitality or marketing. 5 years experience working for a CVB on a management level
Compensation:	Salary commensurate with experience. A full benefit package will be offered.
Contact:	Search Committee Lake Havsu Convention & Visitors Bureau 314 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 928 453-3444 (phone) 928 453-3344 (fax) jparrott@colddwellbanker.com http://www.golakehavasu.com
Director of Media Relations - [Listed 7/1/2008]
California Travel and Tourism Commission
Responsibilities:	See Full Job Description at www.visitcalifornia.com/jobs
Qualifications:	See Full Job Description at www.visitcalifornia.com/jobs
Compensation:	See Full Job Description at www.visitcalifornia.com/jobs
Contact:	Matthew Sabbatini California Travel and Tourism Commission 980 Ninth Street Suite 480 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-5401 (phone) 916-444-0410 (fax) msabbatini@visitcalifornia.com www.visitcalifornia.com
Executive Director - [Listed 7/1/2008]
Longmont Area Visitors Association
Responsibilities:	Fiscal Management: Develop & manage budget Staff Development: Recruits, hires & supervises staff Financial Development: fundraising programs & events Marketing & PR: Develop marketing plan Membership: Directs quality member services & programs. Strategic Planning: Guides & manages planning for long & short term goals. Participate in regional, state, ntl and int'l organizations
Qualifications:	• Strong background in tourism industry • Excellent written, oral &presentation communication skills. • Strong organizational skills • Working knowledge of the community • Provide support to the hospitality industry, restaurants and cultural events.
Compensation:	$50,000 to $65,000 benefits
Contact:	Sue Henderberg LAVA 630 Coffman Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-9011 (phone) staff@VisitLongmont.org http://visitlongmont.org
Convention Sales Assistant - [Listed 7/15/2008]
Destination DC
Responsibilities:	A Convention Sales Assistant is responsible for assisting the Convention Sales Staff in planning and administering sales policies and programs to foster and promote hotel patronage of all Capital area hotels through the various Destination DC sales programs.
Qualifications:	a. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database management programs and ability to learn new software programs as directed. b. Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A.) or commensurate experience in a similar capacity.
Compensation:	Commensurate with experience
Contact:	Chere Sanders Destination DC 901 -7th Street, NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20001 202-789-7035 (phone) 202-448-8593 (fax) hr@destinationdc.com http://destinationdc.com
Convention Sales Manager - [Listed 7/15/2008]
Las Cruces CVB
Responsibilities:	To promote Las Cruces as a meeting/convention destination by soliciting and obtaining group business to the City of Las Cruces in order to generate revenue for the community.
Qualifications:	Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, or related field plus three (3) years sales experience in a Convention & Visitors Bureau, hotel, or directly-related field. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid Class D driver's license is required.
Compensation:	Annually: $38,633.34 - $57,950.02 To apply visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lascruces/default.cfm
Contact:	Anna Maya Las Cruces CVB 211 N Water Street Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-541-2444 (phone) 575-541-2164 (fax) annam@las-cruces.org http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lascruces/default
Tourism Sales Manager - [Listed 7/15/2008]
Las Cruces CVB
Responsibilities:	To promote Las Cruces as a visitor destination to individual and tour groups in order to generate Lodger’s Tax and Gross Receipts Tax to the community.
Qualifications:	Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, or related field plus two (3) years of sales experience in a Convention & Visitors Bureau, hotel, or directly-related field. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid NM Class D driver's license required.
Compensation:	$38,633.34 - $57,950.02 annually To apply visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lascruces/default.cfm
Contact:	Anna Maya Las Cruces CVB 211 N Water Street Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-541-2444 (phone) 575-541-2164 (fax) annam@las-cruces.org http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lascruces/default
Conference Sales Manager - [Listed 7/15/2008]
Destination DC
Responsibilities:	1. Generate bookings for meetings and conventions according to the priorities outlined in the marketing plan or more specifically meet certain seasonal and market segment factors.
Qualifications:	Minimum three to four (3 - 4) years sales management experience in related field, preferably convention bureau, facility or hotel sales and convention services. Background in event planning helpful. 2. Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university in management, sales, marketing or related field.
Compensation:	Commensurate with experience
Contact:	Chere Sanders Destination DC 901 -7th Street, NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20001 202-789-7035 (phone) 202-448-8593 (fax) hr@destinationdc.com http://destinationdc.com
Convention Sales Manager - [Listed 7/15/2008]
Destination DC
Responsibilities:	The Convention Sales Manager is responsible for developing business for the Washington, DC metropolitan area as a convention destination; this includes in-house and convention center business.
Qualifications:	1. Minimum four to five (4 - 5) years sales management experience in related field, preferably convention bureau, facility or hotel sales and convention services 2. Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university in management, sales, marketing or related field.
Compensation:	Commensurate with experience
Contact:	Chere Sanders Destination DC 901 -7th Street, NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20001 202-789-7035 (phone) 202-448-8593 (fax) hr@destinationdc.com http://destinationdc.com
Executive Meetings Manager - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	Focus on groups using 10 to 150 peak room nights. Responsibilities include market solicitation to produce sales leads for meetings and conventions in Austin, management of accounts from leads to contracts, and participation in industry tradeshows and conventions.
Qualifications:	Minimum 1 year of experience in group sales/services in hospitality industry; excellent customer service; oral & written communication skills; prospecting abilities & computer competency. Self-motivation, attention to detail & follow-up are critical personal characteristics.
Compensation:	Salary commensurate w/experience. Send resume & cover letter w/salary expectations by EMAIL ONLY to cnale@austintexas.org by 8/8/08.
Contact:	Cindy Nale Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau 301 Congress, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 cnale@austintexas.org
Public Relations Manager - [Listed 8/1/2008]
RMCVB
Responsibilities:	The Richmond Metropolitan CVB is seeking candidate to promote Richmond Region as tourism and convention destination through media outreach. Develop strategic public relations plans to address specific destination marketing objectives, issues press releases, organizes press trips for travel writers, maintains media section of DMO Web site, and plans news conferences to maximize media exposure. Job description at http://visit.richmond.com/localpartners/jobs.aspx. Apply by August 15.
Qualifications:	Four year degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or communications. Five years experience in travel and tourism or public relations.
Compensation:	$44,480 - $66,720 Salary Range
Contact:	Michelle Lovatt RMCVB 401 North 3rd Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-783-7401 (phone) 804-780-2577 (fax) mlovatt@richmondva.org http://visit.richmond.com
Travel Trade & PR Manager - Mexico (Los Angeles based) - [Listed 8/1/2008]
VisitBritain
Responsibilities:	VisitBritain, the national tourism organization for England, Scotland & Wales is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Travel Trade & PR efforts in Mexico. For a full job description click here, http://www.visitbritain.us/travel-trade/mexico-manager.aspx
Qualifications:	Educated to degree level. Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Spanish are essential. At least 3 years experience in Tourism &/or Public Relations. Understanding and knowledge of the Mexican travel & lifestyle media is needed. Proven key account management and project management skills. Time management and attention to detail are needed.
Compensation:	$60-$68,000 c.
Contact:	Carl Walsh Visit Britain 551 Fifth Avenue Suite 701 New York, NY 10176 2125800338 (phone) 212 850 0391 (fax) carl.walsh@visitbritain.org http://www.visitbritain.com
Sales Manager-Corporate Market (primary) - [Listed 8/1/2008]
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	Past experience in this market* Develop leads through personal contact, telemarketing, industry functions*Proven track record in relationship building, finding the business, using selling skills to close*Accountable for marketing plan;goals*Involved in all member and industry events.
Qualifications:	Candidate: detailed*aggressive* sales trained*resourceful*good work ethic*ownership to market. Some overnight travel-some weekends-regional calls/tradeshow & local evening events-average two times a month is required. At least two years hotel sales or CVB sales experience is required.
Compensation:	Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with health, dental and 401(k).
Contact:	Lisa Landers DuPage CVB 915 Harger Road Suite 240 Oak Brook, IL 60523 630.575.8070 (phone) sales@discoverdupage.com http://www.discoverdupage.com
Sales Manager - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Assocation
Responsibilities:	Award winning CVB seeking creative and energetic sales manager to solicit and expand the association market. Develop/follow effective sales tools/plans to maintain current accounts and pursue new association business.
Qualifications:	Ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with two years experience in hotel and/or CVB sales, have a proven track record in association sales and possess excellent account management and development skills; knowledge of the DC market a plus; computer literate with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation:	Salary commensurate with experience; Annual Bonus; excellent benefits package. Please submit salary range requirements
Contact:	Lorraine Lloyd Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association 421 King Street Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.838.4200 ext. 209 (phone) 703.838.4683 (fax) llloyd@funside.com http://www.visitalexandriava.com
Regional Sales Manager-Chicago - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association
Responsibilities:	Qualified candidates must be motivated to solicit meeting and convention business.An excellent pportunity for an enthusiastic, positive team player with a minimum of 3 years experience with convention and visitors bureaus,hotels or convention centers who lives in Chicago.Substantial knowledge/awareness of convention bureaus is essential.Candidates will attend local and out of town industry tradeshows and represent BACVA in community functions and networking opportunities.Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have strong verbal and written communication skills.Forward cover letter including salary requirement and resume’ to resumes@baltimore.org.EOE
Qualifications:	*
Compensation:	$75-$80k/year
Contact:	Tara Valenza BACVA 100 Light St 12th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-659-7300 (phone) 410-727-2308 (fax) resumes@baltimore.org http://www.baltimore.org
Vice-President Convention Sales - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	To market Tyler as a convention and meeting destination while contacting various individuals, groups and organizations on a local, state and national level. To service such groups while they are visiting the Tyler area
Qualifications:	Senior experienced professional with proven sales, marketing and management skills. Excellent communication and proven consensus building skills. Bachelor Degree. Five to ten years of related experience.
Compensation:	Compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
Contact:	Henry Bell Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau P. O. Box 390 Tyler, Tx 75710 903-592-1018 (phone) 903-592-1661 (alt. phone) 903-593-2746 (fax) hbell@tylertexas.com http://www.tylertexas.com
President - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Greater Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	The President is responsible for leading all aspects of the organization, including strategy financial and operational management, Board and community relations, and the overall promotion of the successful sales and marketing of Lucas County, Greater Toledo and Northwest Ohio as a destination for tourists and leisure travelers, conventions and meetings and other group gatherings and events.
Qualifications:	Fifteen years progressive responsibilty in a CVB, chamber of commerce or other organization from within hospitality industry; a tourist or large cultural attraction, with at least 5 yrs focused on CVB activities.
Compensation:	Commensurate with background and experience.
Contact:	Joel Epstein Waverly Partners, LLC 3434 Granite Circle Toledo, OH 43617 419.715.5588 (fax) GTCVB@waverly-partners.com http://www.dotoledo.org
Convention Sales Manager - [Listed 8/1/2008]
Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Responsibilities:	We are seeking a Convention Sales Manager to identify prospective leads and prepare bid proposals for groups interested in meetings, conventions and trade shows in Oklahoma City.
Qualifications:	Successful candidate will have the following qualifications: •B.S. degree in marketing, public relations, business or meeting destination management preferred. •3-5 years experience in group sales. Prior CVB experience is preferred. •Strong written / verbal communication skills. •Self–starter with ability to set and achieve sales goals. •Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. •Must be willing to travel.
Compensation:	We offer competitive compensation and benefit package.
Contact:	Karen Springer Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 123 Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 4052978900 (phone) 4052978986 (fax) kspringer@okcchamber.com http://www.okcchamber.com
Executive Director - [Listed 8/15/2008]
San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Confernce Bureau
Responsibilities:	Executive Director is accountable to the President of the Board/Board of Directors and serves as the primary spokesperson for the Bureau. The Executive Director works directly with the Board of Directors on policy making and strategy for the organization. Responsible for implementing and coordinating the programs and activities to promote overnight stays; and performs all related duties as required.
Qualifications:	Bachelor’s degree in communication marketing, business or travel and tourism, or equivalent, 7 to 10 years experience in destination marketing/management industry in a senior leadership position, with proven leadership skills.
Compensation:	Resumes must include salary requirements for consideration.
Contact:	Myraline Morris Whitaker Central Coast of California 811 El Capitan Way Suite 200 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 No Phone Calls Please (phone) info@CCCHotels.com http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/