Sports Tourism Manager

POSITION: Sports Tourism Manager
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau
FUNCTION: Identify, develop, and implement an annual sales strategy and plan for the sports market. This includes new client development, local sport partnerships, and maintaining existing annual sports clients.
STATUS: Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute annual sales strategy and plan for the sports market, which includes researching new events for Abilene.
• Create bid proposals for new and returning sports clients.
• Generate leads for sports related events representing new business.
• Input and update accurate data into IDSS CRM platform to monitor and track sales progress.
• Represent the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau at industry-related meetings, events, and local, state and national associations.
• Collaborate with group servicing staff on execution and event coordination for sports clients.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Director to develop collateral materials specifically designed to increase the awareness of Abilene as a sports destination.
• Assist the Vice President in developing and managing annual budget for the sports market.
• Collaborate with other staff on events and activities related to all markets including specific roles for major events, support services roles outside of the sports market as necessary.
• Report monthly to the ACVB Board of Directors on sports tourism activities and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years’ experience in hospitality/sports sales, event management or general sales
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to execute effective sales presentations Commitment to being a team player.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to be self-directed
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Commitment to relationship-building with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to set and manage priorities to handle multiple projects while moving them forward simultaneously.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate event and meeting schedules, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Valid Texas driver’s license