Team San Jose, which manages San Jose Convention Center and arts and entertainment venues, hired a sales veteran.
Driving sales efforts within the Midwest Corporate and Association market segment is Mara D. Hill Buckner, who will draw on more than 20 years of experience in the convention and visitors’ bureau (CVBs) and hotel sectors to boost bookings through strategic planning, development and direct selling within the Midwest market.
“The addition of Hill Buckner helps us plan for growth as a result of San Jose’s newly expanded and renovated convention center, which will open up new business opportunities and increase San Jose’s competitive edge in securing new meetings and convention business to our community,” said Diana Ponton, vice president, Team San Jose. “Hill Buckner’s expertise as a seasoned sales leader and demonstrated track record of success in the Midwest is a perfect fit for San Jose and will position us well to deliver successful meetings for meeting decision-makers in that market.”
Prior to Team San Jose, Hill Buckner worked as national sales director for The Knowland Group and held positions at Marriott Hotel Corporation, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission and Hilton Indian Lakes Resort.
