National Sales Assistant Director

Disney Meetings and Events is home to award-winning, world-class meeting and event venues. We offer unique, unforgettable experiences with unparalleled products and services across our 3 domestic locations, Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, A Disney Resort in Hawaii. The National Sales Assistant Director role provides exceptional client relationships to these domestic locations to drive new business to Disney Meetings & Events and other Disney portfolio products, represent Disney Meetings and Events in the marketplace and within industry organizations, and secures group and convention business.

As part of the Disney Meetings and Events NSO Team, this is a remote, home-office based position and could be located in the surrounding areas of Dallas, Austin, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City or San Francisco.

You will report to the National Sales Director.

** This Location is a remote Texas position*
* ** Responsibilities*
* + Achieve established goals by building clients and accounts in their designated marketplace.

+ Develop strategic sales plans to achieve our goals.

+ Develop new business and increase business from existing accounts using direct sales activities.

+ Implement travel and tradeshow programs to convert business.

+ Represent The Walt Disney Company in designated marketplace and industry organizations.

+ Promote all Disney related products to provide essential solutions to clients' needs.

** Basic Qualifications*
* + Minimum of 5 years Group and Convention sales experience with experience in collaboration, qualifying, presentations, conducting face-to-face sales calls, site visits, negotiating, overcoming obstacles, closing business, familiarization trips and trade show strategies.

+ Strong group industry knowledge and expertise.

+ Experience partnering with leaders across multiple organizations.

+ Experience developing and providing presentations to all levels of an organization.

+ Experience in social selling through Linked In, Twitter and Facebook.

+ Disciplined organizational skills in all aspects of job performance with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

+ Experience working in a remote environment.

+ Flexible schedule, including business travel and working weekends.

+ Knowledge of computer software applications in MS Office, Seibel, Knowland, and Cvent.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 5+ years related hospitality industry experience.

+ Familiarity with association and corporate customers in designated marketplace.

** Required Education*
* + High School Diploma.

** Preferred Education*
* + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

The hiring range for this remote position is $ to $ per year, which factors in various geographic regions.  The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

** Additional Information*
* Benefits and Perks:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at   .

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida, is $-$ per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** Celebration,Florida

** Job Posting Company:
** Walt Disney World Resort

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