ally mcdonough

Business Development Executive

Hingham, Massachusetts, United States16 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in hospitality sales and event management.
  • Strong ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships.
  • Expertise in managing group sales and exceeding revenue goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Hospitality Sales Expert with a strong focus on client relationship management.

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Skills

Core Skills

SalesClient Relationship ManagementRevenue Management

Other Skills

NegotiationCateringDelphiHospitality IndustryProperty Management SystemsForecastingFood & BeverageRevenue AnalysisResortsConvention ServicesTrade ShowsBanquetsMeeting PlanningRestaurantsCorporate Events

About

Experienced Account Manager with a demonstrated history building, cultivating and strengthening business relationships. Skilled in Sales, Catering, Delphi, Hospitality Industry, and Property Management Systems.

Experience

16 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Cvent

Senior Account Manager, Third Party Partnerships

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Massachusetts, United States

Helmsbriscoe

Manager, Global Accounts

Oct 2019Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Hingham, Massachusetts

  • HelmsBriscoe, the global leader in meetings procurement, streamlines the meeting planning process by managing the time-consuming task of researching, evaluating, and contacting venues for your organization's events. Since 1992, HelmsBriscoe clients have benefited from our global reach, unsurpassed experience, and industry relationships. Whether you are booking a large-scale association event, or a smaller corporate function, our team of industry professionals will work to match your meeting with the best venue at the best value based on your specific needs.

Starwood hotels & resorts worldwide, inc.

Sales Manager

Jan 2011Dec 2011 · 11 mos · Greater Boston

  • Opening team member of the Boston Metro Market Sales Office
  • Responsible for selling four hotels and three brands; specialized in selling to pharmaceutical and health care companies
  • Generated new business and established lasting client relationships through outside sales calls, prospecting and hosting client events
  • Excelled in negotiation and contract management

The westin boston waterfront

Sales manager

Mar 2010Jan 2011 · 10 mos

  • March 2010 - August 2010
  • Responsible for selling small group room blocks in all markets (10 - 25 rooms on peak)
  • Exceeded quarterly revenue goals, and quickly promoted to small group sales manager (25-100 rooms on peak)
  • August 2010 - January 2011
  • Responsible for selling group room blocks to pharmaceutical, healthcare education and non-profit entities
  • Proven success in achieving revenue, room night and shop call goals
  • Actively represented the Westin Boston Waterfront at trade shows and industry events

Westin boston waterfront

2 roles

sales and convention services coordinator

Feb 2009May 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos

executive meeting specialist

May 2007Feb 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

Cactus club restaurant & bar

bartender

Feb 2002Jun 2007 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Boston, Massachusetts

  • Voted one of Boston’s most Beloved Bartenders (Improper Bostonian) 3 years in a row (2004, 2005, 2006).

Education

UMass Boston

Business Administration and Management — General

Jan 2003Jan 2005

Northeastern University

Communication and Media Studies

Jan 2000Jan 2002

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