Heidi Soltys

About Heidi Soltys

Experienced Convention National Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working the Association, Medical, and Faith Based Markets. Skilled and motivated leader in Sales, City Liaison, Marketing, Citywide Conventions and Events, Site Visits, Tradeshows, Familiarization Tours, Contract Negotiations, Bid Presentations, and Tourism. Has prior experience in Association Management, Hotels, and Convention Centers. Bachelor\'s degree in Human Environmental Science with focus on Tourism and Minor in Marketing & Communications from The University of Alabama.

Experience

1. National Sales Manager

   Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

   Jul 2010 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Summary (Re-Hired to this position after being employed there from 19••••02) National Convention Sales Manager with a focus on Associations, Health and Medical, Pharmaceutical, Faith Based, and Citywide Conventions. Extensive experience in Tourism, Conventions, Sales and Marketing, Familiarization (FAM) Tours, Trade Shows and Bid Presentations. Excellent communicator in regards to negotiating hotel contracts, citywide conventions, Proposals, and food and beverage costs. Coordinates and facilitates communication between Convention & Visitors Bureau and Citywide Officials and Leaders, Hotel and Convention Center Executives, Board Members, and Event Planners. Liason between the CVB and the local hospitality community to include restaurants, attractions, meeting and event space venues, and Events. Implements bid packages and RFP\'s with a proven track record of confirmed high volume and new business (conventions) to Birmingham. Member of PCMA, ASAE, MPI, Association Forum of Chicagoland, Connect, RCMA, Executive Women International, Hoover Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham Business Alliance, Highlands Church.

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor's Degree, College of Human Environmental Sciences, Minor in Marketing

  1987 — 1991