Upcoming Events

Sales & Marketing Council Leadership

Monique Lane
​President​

Hilton Garden Inn- Billings/Bozeman
​Home 2 Suites by Hilton Billings

​Paula Ruark
​Vice President

Town Pump Hotel Group

We are so excited to be a part of the Sales & Marketing Council!  Behind every great hotel, there’s a great salesperson. The Sales & Marketing Council of the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association is a group of just such professionals networking and training to become more effective in their jobs.  We would like to personally invite you to join this valuable organization. Below are some of the benefits you will enjoy with your membership.  We look forward to welcoming you to the council.  Please let us know if you have questions or comments.

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Networking

• Annual retreat specifically for sales professionals with classes and guest speakers.  
• Specialized seminars at the MLHA annual convention
• Quarterly Council meetings where all members are involved in setting policy and guest speakers give a quick lesson on different aspects of hotel sales.
• Reimbursement for half of the preparation materials and exam fee for successful completion of the Certified Hospitality Sales Professional exam.

Professional Development

• Sales & Marketing Council Facebook page providing immediate access to people able to answer virtually any question related to hotel sales.
• A mentor program for new hotel sales people.
• Increased exposure with Montana Society of Association Executives through sponsorships and event attendance.
• Information on the MLHA website specifically for the Council listing upcoming events and opportunities.

join today!

Rates
First member: $125*
Additional members of the same property: $65*
*The hotel property must also be a current MLHA member.

Testimonials

"The Sales and Marketing Council has been such a valuable asset to me as a hotel Sales Director.  Over the years, I have met the most amazing hotel sales people from all over Montana.  Through our networking, we have become great friends and shared many ideas, questions and advice.   The council is not only a wonderful way to network but also offers a variety of beneficial educational opportunities at our annual retreats."
-Julie Shelton, CHSP, Director of Sales, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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​"It has been very educational, as well as fun, being a member of the MLHA Sales & Marketing Council.  I have attended several of the Sales & Marketing Professional Development Conferences, and I always go away feeling like I learned a lot from both the speakers and my peers.  There are always some fun events and for me, not being from Montana, it is great to get to see different areas of our beautiful state.  I always go back to my property feeling more excited about my position and with some great ideas."       
-Tonya Ater, Chico Hot Springs Resort

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"Having  been part of the MLHA for 4 years, I have journeyed to multiple Sales and Marketing retreats & I always find the same thing- positive connections with amazing people. These retreats are not only important for the educational seminars and property tours, but also forming relationships within our career community. This is also a great way to aid Montana tourism and economic growth as we are able to direct travelers to our new friends all over the state knowing that they will be treated to the best that each property has to offer."
-Melissa Sigmundstad, Director of Sales, Cottonwood Inn and Suites Glasgow