INSPIRE

Hospitality Sales Specialist

INSPIRE  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Founded in 1986 as a family-owned business, INSPIRE has evolved into a global leader in event organization, hosting over 2,500 events annually across the United States, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

At INSPIRE, we believe the success of live events in the hospitality industry goes beyond advanced technology—it’s driven by the people behind it. We take pride in offering our employees opportunities for growth through career development and succession planning, fostering a customer-focused, innovative, and team-oriented culture.

Specializing in live events, we provide state-of-the-art audio-visual solutions that elevate conferences, meetings, and events within the hospitality sector. Our skilled technicians and creative professionals collaborate closely with clients to ensure seamless communication and unforgettable experiences. Through personalized, professional service, we build lasting relationships and consistently deliver outstanding results

Position Overview

INSPIRE is seeking a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented Hospitality Sales Specialist to support the growth of our U.S. Hospitality Sales team. This role serves as a key partner within the sales organization by developing client-facing proposals, maintaining Salesforce data hygiene, producing critical business reporting, and supporting lead generation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong communication and writing skills with analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across INSPIRE’s various departments (including the Strategic Accounts team), and contribute to both sales effectiveness and business development efforts.

This position reports to the SVP U.S. Hospitality Sales, is based in Addison, TX, and requires in-office attendance five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proposal Development: Create, customize, and maintain proposal presentations for prospective INSPIRE hotel partners, developing compelling written content, messaging, and visual storytelling. Enhance proposal templates as INSPIRE continues to grow and build and maintain a library of reusable slides and sales collateral. Collaborate with sales leadership to tailor each opportunity. Heavy PowerPoint and copywriting required.
  • Reporting and Business Analytics: Generate, format, and distribute recurring reports for the hospitality sales team, including pipeline, renewals, and other information as needed. Maintain reporting accuracy and support forecasting and strategic initiatives.
  • Salesforce Administration: Serve as the primary Salesforce administrator, maintaining account ownership and CRM data integrity, including opportunity stakeholders and other key information. Adjust fields and create custom reports, dashboards, and workflows. Support the onboarding of new INSPIRE properties and users.
  • Industry Engagement: Represent INSPIRE at industry events on an as-needed basis, building relationships with hospitality professionals and generating new leads. Monitor industry trends and share insights that inform our lead-generation techniques.
  • Lead Generation and Business Development: Support outbound prospecting campaigns in partnership with the Hospitality Operations and Sales Coordinator. Research target accounts and decision makers, then conduct outreach through email, phone, social media, and networking events. Qualify opportunities and coordinate handoffs with the hospitality sales and strategic accounts teams to ensure seamless conversion.

Skills and Qualifications

The skills below are organized by the responsibilities they support.

Proposal Development

  • Proficiency in PowerPoint (and similar programs), with the ability to produce modern, thoughtful proposals and maintain a consistent, polished template library.
  • A writer’s ability to create compelling proposal and pitch deck content, paired with a creative mindset.
  • A strong understanding of the hospitality space, so proposals speak to what hotels value.

Internal Reporting

  • Attention to detail and the ability to format and present information clearly for the sales team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salesforce Administration

  • Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools (preferred).
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to keeping data accurate and current.

Conferences and Events

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and industry professionals.
  • Curiosity about industry trends and a willingness to apply new lead-generation approaches.

Lead Generation

  • Strong research skills to identify and engage key decision-makers in target organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for outreach by email, phone, and social media.
  • Ability to collaborate across INSPIRE teams to ensure smooth lead handoff.

Across All Responsibilities

  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary, with discretionary bonuses available. Employee benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and additional elective options.

INSPIRE is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  • Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonuses available.
  • Benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and additional elective options.

INSPIRE is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

INSPIRE

About INSPIRE

INSPIRE creates lasting, memorable experiences. INSPIRE is a leading, global event solutions company specializing in audio-visual, staging, and production. INSPIRE is also the in-house technology partner for over 150 of the finest hotels and convention centers in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. INSPIRE’s team creates over 2,500 inspirational in-person, virtual and hybrid events a year through a combination of an inspired workforce, advanced technology, unparalleled creativity, and exceptional customer service. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Inspire is wholly owned by Ashford Inc.

Industry
Events & Trade Shows
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Year Founded
1986
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