Conference & Events Sales Manager at Fanisi HR Solutions

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for promoting the company and booking events through an aggressive marketing and sales program. In this role, your primary tasks will involve connecting with potential clients and negotiating their contracts. This is a performance-based sales position that gives you the opportunity to capitalize on your own success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage (and fill) the company events calendar and sales goals
• Execute all aspects of the sales process; develop measurable sales goals and strategies to meet and
• exceed sales targets.
• Promote the company’s services to all potential clients
• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Serve as the company’s primary point of contact for conferences and business events
• Negotiate contracts and assist with accounts receivable
• Develop promotional materials and sales campaigns to reach new customer segments
• Participate in the development and execution of marketing plans and materials.
• Liaise with the social media marketing teams to execute creative and engaging marketing campaigns
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Represent the company professionally at various industry events and tradeshows.

Required Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, or a related field preferred
• Event planning experience preferred
• 3-5 years of sales/event experience in a convention center, conference hotel, top-level event
• management company, or international organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both written and orally, in English.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred.
• Ability to coordinate various stakeholder interests to deliver exceptional results