Sales Associate

The role

The Sales Associate supports the Sales team through lead research, proposal preparation, client communication, and sales coordination. This role involves building client relationships and developing destination knowledge within the destination management industry.

What you will do

• Support the Sales team in building and maintaining relationships with clients, hotel partners, and industry professionals.
• Gather and organize client information, preferences, and meeting history.
• Assist with client communications, meeting coordination, and preparation of sales materials.
• Research and qualify incoming leads by gathering information about client needs, event size, budget, and timing.
• Assist Sales and Creative teams in preparing accurate proposals.
• Review proposals and client-facing materials for accuracy and alignment with Access standards.
• Represent Access at industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of the market, including hotels, venues, attractions, transportation, and local experiences.
• Research prospective clients, industries, and market trends.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records and track sales activities.

Required qualifications

• Hospitality-focused
• Detail-oriented

Nice to have

• 1–2 years of experience supporting or managing multiple clients/programs
• Background in hospitality, ideally event planning or execution
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Passion for hospitality and events
• Salesforce CRM experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year, up to 4% of salary, vested immediately)
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Extensive menu of health plans
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Mentorship program
• Masterclasses in industry/department-specific topics
• State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools
• Paid day off to serve your local community
• Annual & quarterly awards program

About the company

Access is a women-owned, award-winning destination management company with teams in cities coast to coast. For 50+ years, they have been producing high-impact events and experiences for global brands.