Misty Jester

About Misty Jester

Over the past 30+ years, my career has taken me through countless sales roles, but the…

Experience

1. Senior National Sales Manager

   Visit Albuquerque

   Apr 2024 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

   I work with all market segments in the mid to west coast region (WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, AZ, NM, CO, ND, SD, NE, KS, TX, MN, IA, MO, IL & WI) promoting and selling Albuquerque as a convention and meeting destination to stimulate Albuquerque’s economic development. Responsible for achieving territorial sales goals, generating new business, developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and Visit Albuquerque partners. Responsible for written or personal presentations to board of directors, convention delegates or site selection committees across the US to secure Albuquerque as a convention site. Attend trade shows, networking and local meetings as well as conduct sales missions. Coordinate and conduct site tours for meeting planners showcasing facilities and attractions. Participate in Familiarization (FAM) programs for meeting planners from across the country

Education

• New Mexico State University

  Bachelors - Hotel/Resort Management

Skills

• Hotels
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Resorts
• Hotel Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality
• Onq
• Yield Management
• Event Management
• Pre-Opening
• Front Office
• Convention Services
• Sales Management
• Banquets
• Rooms Division
• Event Planning
• Banquet Operations