Area Sales Director

Role Overview

The Area Sales Director is responsible for leading all catering and special event sales efforts at the Baltimore Convention Center, with a focus on food and beverage revenue generation and guest experience. This leader functions as the head of the venue’s catering sales department, managing both reactive and proactive sales activities and working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

What You Will Do

Serve as the business leader for all catering sales efforts, partner with culinary and operations teams to create innovative catering proposals, analyze sales performance and market trends, support client acquisition through outbound efforts and partnership development, and promote use of multiple venues for events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in catering sales or event sales leadership, exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a passion for hospitality and delivering elevated guest experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a catering sales or event sales leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field
• Proven experience with CRM systems, event booking platforms, and sales reporting tools
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Passion for hospitality, food, and delivering elevated guest experiences

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)