AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Travel Sales Representative
SUMMARY: Exceptionally talented, energetic and result-oriented Travel Sales Representative with more than four years experience selling story ideas about the mission, vision, responsibilities and successes of the Convention & Visitors Bureau to greater Minneapolis media and the citizens of Rainbow County; working with domestic and international travel media to showcase Rainbow County on educational tours of the destination with the goal of generating positive editorial coverage, thereby increasing visitation.
Summary of Qualifications
Exceptional knowledge of the convention and meetings industry, the major components of the industry and the competition.
In-depth knowledge of the Rainbow County convention and meetings product.
Profound knowledge of word processing and data base management systems.
Remarkable ability to organize and communicate effectively.
Immense ability to travel.
Uncommon ability to work evenings and holidays as required by travel and sales schedules.
Strong ability to be self motivated and goal oriented.
Great ability to deal with a variety of people and cultures and to have the highest level of sales skills and integrity.
Exceptional ability to understand the organization and department goals and objectives.
Sound ability to develop timely submittal of sales and expense reports.
Uncommon ability to write proposals that showcase the destination in the best possible light.
Professional Experience
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Travel Sales Representative
Showcase the work of the Convention & Visitors Bureau primarily to local media by using sales tactics to promote Rainbow County.
Create, write, edit and distribute press releases and newsletters that showcase Convention & Visitors Bureau operations, activities, and successes to the local media.
Serve as media spokesperson for the Convention & Visitors Bureau for print and broadcast media.
Staff occasional media and travel shows throughout the United States during the year.
Conduct media sales calls in and around cities where travel shows are being held, frequently in the greater Minneapolis area.
Conduct follow-up with travel trade and consumer media where necessary.
Assist with escorting familiarization tours within Rainbow County; act as host for these tours. • Work with local tourism industry on public relations initiatives and develop story ideas to sell to targeted media.
Coordinate shipment of collateral materials for travel shows and press kits, where appropriate.
Develop and maintain database of travel industry and consumer media leads resulting from sales activities and other research.
Provide timely sales and expense reports to department head and Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Represent Public Relations Manager when appropriate with industry committees, Convention & Visitors Bureau Board and others.
Lead and attend selected public relations sales missions to key cities.
Conduct telephone sales with prospective and current clients to generate additional positive editorial coverage for the destination.
Conduct follow-up with prospects and appropriate local industry representatives.
Issue public relations sales leads to appropriate local industry representatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
Associate Degree in Hospitality Management University of New York (2002)
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