Are you a highly successful destination sales professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing team in the Top 25 market with a top-tier convention center, 67,000 seat stadium, and 41,000+ hotel rooms all within a short distance of the city center?  Our St. Louis destination is rich in history, sports, art, culinary vibrancy, leading edge technology and iconic sights.  If you’re ready to elevate your career in a truly impactful role, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for.

Explore St. Louis is seeking an energetic, highly motivated and goal driven self-starter with proven sales success to join our team as a Director of National Accounts, specializing in the Association market.  This position is responsible for aggressively researching and qualifying potential customers that bring city-wide and convention business to the America’s Center Complex and hotels in St. Louis MO.  This position may be based in the St. Louis, Chicago, or Washington DC areas.  Travel is required.  The Director of National Accounts will actively work to contact potential customers through sales leads, prospecting calls/emails, site visits, trade events, sales trips and appointments.  In this role, you will establish a client base from associations for the purpose of security business for St. Louis to ensure that predetermined sales expectations are met and exceeded.  Our sales team is supported by an in-house team of marketing, event & convention services professionals and leadership keen on driving and maximizing the greatest economic impact on the St. Louis region.

Compensation includes a competitive salary and incentive plan.  A robust benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as pension, paid holidays and PTO is included.  Apply on our Explore St. Louis Careers URL or email a resume and cover letter to jobs@explorestlouis.com.  Please include your cover letter and resume when applying online. NO PHONE CALLS! EOE.

Explore St. Louis is the sales and marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis as a convention, meeting site, and leisure travel destination. Explore St. Louis manages and operates the America’s Center Complex which includes the Cervantes Convention Center, the Dome at America’s Center, the Ferrara Theatre, and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: Explore St. Louis values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience selling to large group accounts in the convention, hospitality or related industries.  A Bachelors Degree or relevant certifications is beneficial but not required. 

A demonstrated track record of success in sales is critical.  Basic proficiency of MS Excel, Word, and utilization of a CRM system is required.  Experience with Simpleview and Momentus Elite software is highly desirable.  Knowledge of the St. Louis area, hospitality industry and convention + tourism business is preferred.  Effective decision-making plus excellent presentation and communication skills are essential.

About Explore St. Louis

Explore St. Louis is the sales and marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis as a convention, meeting site, and leisure travel destination. Explore St. Louis manages and operates the America’s Center Complex which includes the Cervantes Convention Center, the Dome at America’s Center, the Ferrara Theatre, and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: Explore St. Louis values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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