Job Duties:
Virginia Beach is a diverse, vibrant, appealing community with a dynamic year-round tourism economy that serves the needs of local residents and visitors alike. The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitor’s Bureau develops and promotes Virginia Beach as a first-class, year-round destination that contributes to the quality of life and a diverse local economy.
The Virginia Beach Tourism Sales & Marketing/Visitor Services Division serves the broader interests of the economy of Virginia Beach by acting as a marketing, sales, and services unit. Our mission is multifaceted:
By identifying and showcasing what makes the area special and different from all other sun and sand destinations, CVB Tourism Sales & Marketing and Visitor Services work together to deliver distinct and meaningful messaging to the traveling public to inspire and convince them to choose Virginia Beach as their destination of choice for vacations and leisure group tour events.
We are seeking a qualified applicant, beginning January 2025, to assist in a fast-paced, deadline-driven sales division in Tourism. The candidate will provide integral sales, technological and professional administrative support with the highest level of accuracy to maintain data integrity in the sales and marketing process for the team and its dissemination of leads, reports and all related projects.
Duties:
As a City employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance options, a wellness program, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more.
Official City Job Description:
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000249.4.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS:
Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to (4) four years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: None
Preferences:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Canva and Google Suite.
• Has proven experience of multi-tasking successfully in a time-sensitive related field
• Has proven experience in using CRM systems, particularly, first-hand experience with Simpleview CRM systems
• Has first-hand experience in running, analyzing and producing sales-related financial reports, particularly for a CVB or tourism sales related businesses
• Has experience with researching and prospecting new accounts using CRM databases
• Has first-hand experience with City of Virginia Beach financial processes and budgeting/procurement processes
Special Instructions:
None
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.