Associate Director of Sales – Northeast (Hospitality & Events)
Access invites you to join our Chicago team as an Associate Director of Sales, leading the Sales Team while driving your own sales goals. Though the role is remote, success depends on active market engagement by nurturing vendor and venue partnerships and developing new relationships.
About The Job
As an Associate Director of Sales at Access, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of a division of the Sales team to ensure that key objectives and revenue goals are met in our Chicago and Northeast market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Achieve sales metrics through thoughtful and strategic leadership
- Develop and train on effective sales strategies
- Maintain and build strategic partnerships with key customers, including hotel partners
- Lead in hiring, training and development of a high‑performing sales team
- Liaison with all department leaders
- Conduct annual and bi‑annual reviews of all Sales department team members and give recommendations for promotion and discipline
- Educate / motivate team members to hit key company and individual sales performance indicators
- Provide accurate and timely sales forecasting on a quarterly / annual basis
- Define and refine ongoing sales training for new and tenured team members
- Engage with clients when appropriate during pre‑sale, development and execution stages to increase overall win rate and repeat business
- Uphold the Access Values (Imagine First, Demand Integrity, Embody Excellence, Always Collaborate, Service Obsession)
- Work with Managing Director to create synergy among all departments
About Access
Access is a women‑owned and women‑led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast‑to‑coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.
About You
We know that there’s no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of “nice‑to‑haves”, but don’t let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Nice‑to‑haves
6+ years of proven sales success in a DMC or a related industry such as hospitality or eventsSalesforce power‑user with a deep understanding of the platform’s features, effectively managing sales pipelines and creating custom reportsVerifiable knowledge and relationships in the specific local destinationSuccessful negotiation and relationship‑building skillsAt least 2 years of experience leading high‑performing sales teams and achieving revenue targetsSolution‑oriented mindset : proactive and initiative‑drivenCustomer service obsession and passion for hospitality and special events industryInterpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship buildingFlexibility to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectationsWhy Access?
Certified Great Place To Work – 2 years in a row50+ years in the industryWomen‑owned and women‑ledFun, creative, supportive cultureRecognition and employee value, including annual and quarterly awardsPaid day off to serve your local communityAnnual all‑company retreatQualifer‑based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)Regional team outingsMonthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate winsCompensation
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonusesVery strong performance‑based quarterly commission plans401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)Monthly cell phone stipendWork Life Balance
Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)Flexible schedule opportunitiesGenerous PTOSick days9 full holidays5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)Health, Wellness, and Family
Extensive menu of health plans to choose fromPaid parental leavePet insurance programEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Professional Development
Mentorship program“Masterclasses” in industry / department‑specific topicsState‑of‑the‑art technology platforms and tools – including trainingAnnual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional developmentWhat are you waiting for? Scroll back to the top and apply!
Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@accessdmc.com.
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