the client is seeking a detail-oriented, enthusiastic, relationship-oriented leader to serve as the Director of Sports Sales. In this role, the client brands, sells, and markets its destination, showcasing authentic leisure and convention opportunities and supporting local economic impact through partnerships with businesses and hospitality leaders.
The Director of Sports Sales will drive sports tourism by securing major sporting events that generate room nights, economic impact, and destination visibility. This position will lead strategic sales initiatives, develop competitive bid opportunities, and build and maintain industry partnerships to strengthen the destination’s positioning as a premier sports host, aligned with the client’s mission and brand.
The ideal candidate is expected to be an energetic, detail-focused sales leader who can cultivate strong relationships and communicate value effectively through complex bid processes. The role emphasizes partnership building, strategic planning, and a commitment to advancing the destination’s global presence through sports event sales.