Senior Sales Manager

The Senior Sales Manager is a responsible, professional position that requires a highly motivated, strategic, and customer-focused individual with significant experience in sales within the meetings, conventions, hospitality, or event industry. This role requires an individual who is assertive, creative, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a broad range of responsibilities with limited supervision.This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining customer relationships, negotiating Center space and rates, and executing contracts for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Senior Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving revenue while ensuring that all business secured is both financially and operationally successful.Additionally, This Position Partners With Assigned Representatives From Destination DC, The Official Sales And Marketing Agency For Washington, DC, To Secure Business Across Designated Market Segments, Including National Accounts (Citywide conventions, 2,500 or more peak room nights) In-house conventions and large-scale events Sports and specialty eventsThis role requires close collaboration with divisional staff and cross-functional partners across the Convention Center to ensure alignment between sales strategy and operational execution. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Sales.