Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Sales Manager promotes South Padre Island as a premier sports destination for tournaments, events, and training camps. Increase hotel occupancy by being a liaison between sports organizations, teams, event planners, hotels, businesses and clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct direct sales efforts targeting sports organizations, teams, and tournament organizers. 
• Become proficient in SimpleView software.
• Build block sheets and contracts for incoming sports groups and events to the island.
• Responsible for the collection of bids for potential and established sports clients. 
• Responsible for meeting sports sales goals established by the CVB Director.
• Responsible for sports-related sales reports as assigned. 
• Responds to service requests and ensure that sports clients are personally introduced to the local establishments that are hosting their event or stay. 
• Develops relationships with identified entities in the sports industry who may be interested in hosting events at South Padre Island facilities or hotels. 
• Develop creative sales techniques, ideas and solutions specifically for the sports market.  
• Prepare and present oral presentations to sports conventions, organizations and meetings about the City of South Padre Island as a sports destination.
• Work independently to meet deadlines, plan and organize work related to sports sales. 
• Responsible for assessing situations and developing strategies to attract sports events. . 
• Establish and maintain relationships with sports event organizers, sports organizations, and related businesses. 
• Administer special sports-related projects and other duties as requested by the Director.
• Responsible for representing the City in a professional manner to create a positive image for the City’s sports tourism efforts.
• Responsible for staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the sports tourism industry.  
• Represent the City of South Padre Island in sports-related area, regional and state organizations. 
• Responsible for specific sports market segments as assigned by Sales Director.
• Travel to conduct presentations, sales and meetings, attend sports tradeshows, networking events, and conferences. 
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SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with coursework in marketing, tourism or a closely related field preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience in sports sales, event management, tourism, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid state driver’s license.   

Special Requirements: 

Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.