Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) & strive to create an inclusive & equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing & improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities & perspectives to join us on this journey. 

What Youll Do: 

This role is focused on introducing Convene to prospective clients. As a Sales Specialist, your primary duties will include discovery, qualifications, & full management of inbound leads. All lead generation activities are recorded, tracked, & measured using Salesforce & SalesLoft.

• Rapidly respond to all client inquiries & other communications
• Converting small inbound leads to definite bookings (1-30 participants)
• Proactively solicit new business for the region 
• Support the administrative functions of the sales team in building out opportunities, client proposals, & contracts 
• Conduct & coordinate thorough site inspections, client appointments, & client entertainment
• Generate contracts to client specifications while adhering to internal pricing guidelines
• Maintain extensive knowledge of all Convene locations, including but not limited to capacity charts, zone selling, & package pricing
• Maintain thorough knowledge of competitive set & develop relationships with hotel & conference center counterparts
• Speak the company language as it relates to sales & operations
• Join & be actively involved with at least one industry professional organization
• Be a professional brand ambassador for Convene
• Reach & exceed budgeted goals per quarter
• Attend & participate in sales meetings & be prepared to discuss what you are working on/what you need assistance with to close business
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, communication with team members, clients, property operations partners

What We Look For: 

• Minimum 1 year sales-related experience
• Ability to effectively build relationships with clients
• Ability to work well with other team members 
• Ability to walk between properties
• Some Air/Train travel required
• Flexible & long hours are sometimes required.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, & place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead & below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, & stooping
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

This is a summary of duties & requirements & is subject to changes & additions based on business levels.

Compensation: 

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, & qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties & responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs & conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $58,000 Salary Max: $62,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's sales commission program. 

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums & maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience & other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs & operates meeting, event, flexible office, & membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. & UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, & a warm & welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting & work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality & lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industrys top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets & premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudsons Bay Company, Ares, & RXR Realty among its investors & has been named one of Americas 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes & a Best Workplace by magazine, Fortune magazine, & Built In.  Learn more at https://convene.com/  

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you & your family starting day one
• Medical & insurance navigation support through Eden Health
• Flexible vacation time plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug & recharge 
• 401K plan with company matching
• Professional development support
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team & the business in the work that you do
• A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork)

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