Sales Manager - Indianapolis Job at Access in Indianapolis

Overview

We’re looking for a Sales Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is based in Indianapolis and thrives on building relationships in the hospitality and events community. While the role is remote, success depends on being active in the market—networking, attending industry events, and connecting daily with clients and partners.

As a Sales Manager at Access, you''ll drive revenue by qualifying, developing, and closing business opportunities—primarily through hotel partnerships and proactive market outreach. This high-impact, client-facing role requires both strategy and hustle: you’ll grow our presence in Indianapolis while collaborating with internal teams to deliver exceptional events.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Act as the local market lead—building and nurturing relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through both inbound referrals and proactive outreach.
• Conduct site inspections, sales presentations, and capability briefings for hotel and client partners.
• Collaborate with creative and event production teams to develop strategic, on-brand proposals.
• Own and manage KPIs including sales conversion, market share growth, and referral performance.
• Serve as a trusted partner to national sales and local event delivery teams to ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Advocate for the Access brand and actively grow our presence in Indianapolis.

What Success Looks Like

• You’re recognized as a go-to expert in the Indianapolis hospitality and events community.
• You consistently meet or exceed sales and conversion targets.
• You've built strong referral relationships with hotels and partners.
• You represent Access with professionalism, creativity, and follow-through at every touchpoint.

About You

• Based in or near Indianapolis, with existing relationships or strong knowledge of the local hospitality and events community.
• A self-starter with 2–5 years of sales experience in a consultative environment—ideally in hospitality, events, or destination management.
• Digitally savvy and organized, with CRM experience (Salesforce preferred).
• Confident working independently in a remote environment while collaborating across markets and hitting sales goals.
• Passionate about the guest experience and confident presenting creative ideas to clients and partners.

Why Access?

We’re a women-owned, award-winning destination management company with teams in cities coast to coast. For 50+ years, we’ve been producing high-impact events and experiences for global brands—and we’re just getting started.

Perks & Culture

• Certified as a Great Place to Work – 2 years in a row
• Women-owned and women-led
• Paid day off to serve your local community
• Annual & quarterly awards program

Team & Connection

• Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
• Regional team outings
• Monthly companywide meetings to celebrate wins

Flexibility & Balance

• Work-from-home opportunities with full home office setup
• Generous PTO, sick days, 9 holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 5 half-days off before holidays to unplug early
• ½-day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)

Compensation

• Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
• Robust performance-based quarterly commission plan
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year, up to 4% of salary, vested immediately)
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Health, Wellness, and Family

• Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Professional Development

Mentorship

• “Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
• State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
• Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

Ready to grow a market? Build lasting partnerships? Lead with creativity and autonomy? Let’s make something unforgettable—together. Access your potential.

Our Commitment

Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@accessdmc.com.

EEO statement kept as part of the job description.