As the BT Sales Manager I implement and execute programs for special corporate/preferred corporate travel. Solicit new business and retain existing customers in the business sales market with a focus to increase business travel room revenue. Develop and implement specific account marketing plans for appropriate accounts.

-Medical Marketing targeted at OBGYN, pediatricians, and dentists in order to build brand awareness, increase registry creates and drive sales. Research new areas to target and possible new partners in order to increase BRU registry exposure to new and expecting parents.-Network with local businesses to build the BRU brand awareness and separate BRU from the competition. Recruit local experts to volunteer to teach classes in stores. -Develop, plan, and execute in-store events that include new/expecting parent education and expos. Plan from beginning to end of event. Tasks include, budgeting, booking vendor partners, staffing, and directing events. Research out new event opportunities for in-store events and local baby expos that are key to building exposure. -Support the store in marketing efforts to drive new business back to the store. Train registry Team on marketing, classes, driving sales, and customer service.-Manage marketing budget to ensure there is an ROI on all spending.

Negotiate contracts for group business and service the event/meeting needs. Guide clients through event process from start to finish. Maintain accounts and solicit new business through networking and cold calling. Accounts include; Sports teams, Entertainment, Religious, Education, Hi-Tech, Law and Medical/Pharmaceutical group business.

Event planner for large land auctions attracting 400+ attendees. Coordinate meeting space, audio visual, catering, security, travel, hotel and other auction arrangements. Manage event staff. Organize direct mail production and distribution. Manage media buys and marketing with a six figure budget per event. Conduct market analysis to optimize revenue and auction attendance. Track and analyze marketing efforts. Handle sales calls and emails for Auctionacres.com. Write copy for website.

Maintain account relationships and search out new accounts for West Coast Corporate and Entertainment market. Generate new leads and business through cold calling. Participate in tradeshows and events, and create promotions and other marketing/promotional activities. Met and exceeded weekly call goals and appointment goals. Meet and exceed sales goals for local and entertainment markets on a regular basis. Plan special events.

Maintain account relationships and search out new accounts for Government and OHSU market segments. Increased government business 51% over the previous year. Generate new leads and business through cold calling, and warm calls. Participate in tradeshows and events, and create promotions and other marketing/promotional activities. Met and exceeded weekly call goals and appointment goals. Maintain contact database, budgets and reports.