Job Postings for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

Current Postings

May 2022

Partner Development Manager

Summary: Responsible for generating private revenue by means of advertising sales and management of the Partner Marketing Partnership Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops sales strategies for CVB advertising sales products that includes existing CVB publications, digital advertising products, digital signage and more. 

• Manages Partner Development Team by setting goals, strategy and direction for partnership sales. 

• Represent businesses who partner with the CVB in a multitude of avenues. Promote sale of advertising in CVB publications, Internet advertising, transparency displays, kiosks, and brochure insertions.  

• Develop and implement additional innovative revenue generation for the Bureau.

• Maintain updated media kit with all available advertising opportunities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Springfield advertisers, marketing partners, community leaders and local businesses.

• Maintain a client history database.

• Represent bureau at area chamber meetings, community organizations and events to encourage regional collaboration of tourism-marketing.

• Revitalize the Springfield Area Marketing Partnership Program through membership sales, service and retention.

• Work with Bureau staff and volunteers to ensure clients are appropriately represented in all Bureau correspondence and promotion.

• Solicit sponsorships for the annual banquet and benefit.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven track record with professional relationship building.

• Ability to develop sales strategies and goals for self and others.

• Strong attention to detail needed for proofreading website content, reports and correspondence.

• Excellent organizational skills are required to maintain meticulous files.

• Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks to maintain workload.

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner.

• Ability to recall information such as dates, names, files, and projects.

• Ability to work well within a membership organization and participate in committee decision-making.

• Thorough understanding of digital marketing tactics and tools. 

Desirable Education, Training and Experience:

• 5 years of development or sales experience. 

• Marketing experience and knowledge preferred.

• Previous management experience required. 

• Familiarity with the Springfield area.

• Experience in a tourism-related organization is a plus.

• Or any combination of education, training and experience that would qualify the individual for the position.

Resume Submission

Email your resume and references to Megan Buchbinder, Director of Marketing, mbuchbinder@springfieldmo.org

About the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau was formed in 1979 as the hospitality arm of the Chamber of Commerce. The Bureau was incorporated independently as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Missouri in 1989. The CVB is a marketing and service organization which contracts annually with the City of Springfield to promote economic development through travel and tourism.

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.