Manager, Convention Sales Projects

The Manager, Convention Sales Projects is responsible for managing and executing special projects and programs that support San Francisco Travel’s Convention Sales team. This role combines sales collaboration, project management, and marketing strategy with internal and external partners to create tools, campaigns, and initiatives that drive awareness, lead generation, and booking activity. The Manager works directly within the Sales team while partnering closely with other departments to ensure alignment and high-quality execution of all sales, marketing and tourism initiatives.

• Responsible for managing the development, execution, and tracking of marketing initiatives for key sales channels.
• Liaison between sales department and any internal or external marketing organizations for special projects.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to develop annual marketing plans that support departmental sales goals; ensure plans are executed efficiently and results are measured and reported.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors such as advertising agencies, designers, and printers to coordinate the production of marketing campaigns, collateral, and promotional materials.
• Manage the creation and deployment of marketing tools, including advertising campaigns, direct‑mail initiatives, lead‑generation programs, and tradeshow booth materials.
• Maintain and oversee a comprehensive project calendar for all marketing initiatives and group special events, ensuring deadlines, feedback loops, and approval processes are met.
• Works directly with CSO to provide guidance and input on advertising plans, including media selection, creative direction, and coordination with the Marketing team.
• Manage sales projects from inception through execution, ensuring objectives are met.
• Coordinate cross‑departmentally with media relations, Marketing, and other teams to ensure marketing projects align with organizational strategy.
• Coordinate digital content and communications, including electronic invitations, newsletters, and website updates with sales and marketing departments.
• Assist in planning and managing budgets for assigned marketing programs, in coordination with Chief Sales Officer.
• Oversee marketing initiatives associated with group strategic partnerships, including MPI, PCMA, and other industry organizations.
• Monitor marketing, tourism, and industry trends to ensure initiatives remain current, competitive, and innovative.
• Maintain detailed records of marketing projects, outcomes, and metrics; provide regular reports to Senior Leadership.
• Participate in Sales team meetings and San Francisco Travel events as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Education and/or training equivalent to college graduate, preferably with a degree in business administration or hospitality management plus three years of experience in the hotel or convention industry directly related to group sales.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills necessary.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Eventbrite, Asana and Concur a plus.

• Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000 base compensation annually
• Additional opportunity for annual incentive compensation based on performance and organizational results

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work week may occasionally exceed 37.5 hours.
• Must be available to periodically work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• May involve some domestic and international…