Hospitality & Tourism Sales Director

Hospitality & Tourism Sales Director

The Field Museum seeks a dynamic, results-driven Sales Director to lead two critical revenue-generating areas : Special Event Venue Rentals and Tourism & Group Sales. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in sales leadership, hospitality or event management, and tourism market developmentpaired with a passion for cultural institutions and the Museum's mission.

Essential Function and Responsibility

The Hospitality & Tourism Sales Director is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize earned revenue, enhance client experiences, and strengthen the Museum's position as a premier destination for both private events and group & tourism.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• In partnership with the Sr. Director of Business Enterprise develops and implements multi-year sales strategies to achieve annual revenue targets across special events, venue rentals, and tourism / group segments.
• Identify and cultivate new market opportunities in corporate, nonprofit, wedding, cultural tourism, and educational travel sectors.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and visitor data to inform pricing, packaging, and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, visitor services, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery of client experiences.
• Work alongside and partner with exclusive museum caterer(s) as it relates to special event sales and venue rentals.
• Partner with Sr. Director of Business Enterprise to track KPIs, forecast revenue, and monitor budget performance.

Client Relations & Business Development

Operational Excellence

Qualifications :

Supervision Received :

Receives general supervision by Sr. Director of Business Enterprise.

Supervision Exercised :

Provides supervision for the Senior Special Events Account and Marketing Manager.

Work Hours and Shift :

35 hours per week.

Hybrid Eligibility : Eligible.

Location :

1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605.

Union Representation : Not Applicable.

Other working conditions : 10% - 20% of time will be traveling, locally and nationally.

Pay Range : $98,000 - $100,000.

The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.

At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.