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Federal Conference hires award-winning Director of Sales, Phil Saims. Due to rapid growth, Federal Conference launches new Director of Sales role.


DUMFRIES, VA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Federal Conference recently named Phillip Saims as Director of Sales. Saims brings 20 years of hospitality sales and services experience to Federal Conference. His record of success in driving business growth is a welcome addition to the Federal Conference team as the company strives to grow its association and corporate markets.

"I am very excited to join a company that has such a commitment to helping its customers plan, develop and implement meetings and events that increase event revenue, manage costs, and improve attendee engagement and satisfaction. Federal Conference has been a client of mine for many years in my previous roles, so I know firsthand their value and reputation for excellence," said Saims. Saims' commitment to excellence has been recognized throughout his career. As an Associate Sales Director at a flagship Washington area Ritz Carlton, the hotel was rated number one in Meeting Planner Satisfaction among all Ritz Carltons. As Vice President of Sales at Knowland Group, his teams set new records in revenue growth and customer satisfaction and were recognized several times at the annual Stevie® Awards with the prestigious Gold for Sales and Service.

Prior to joining Federal Conference, Saims was Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. During his tenure, Saims drove the quality initiatives in the Event Planning Department, improving their service rating scores and increasing their engagement, earning him a nomination for “Events Team of the Year” for Hyatt Hotels. Saims’ efforts culminated with his being awarded the coveted Hyatt Regency “Leadership Award for Excellence in Public Relations.”

As the new Director of Sales, Saims will provide sales leadership to promote awareness of Federal Conference’s best-in-class, custom tailored event management solutions and expand the company’s service offerings in site selection, registration, housing management, and onsite delivery within a broader market of corporate and association clientele.

"Phil’s addition to our team truly enhances Federal Conference’s leadership position within the hospitality industry. His record of achievement in developing robust sales organizations combined with his keen understanding of customer needs will improve our ability to develop solutions that satisfy the unique requirements for customers looking for full-service or a la carte event management services," said Federal Conference President and COO, Keith Kruse.

About Federal Conference 
At Federal Conference, Our Expertise Is Your Event. We deliver more than 3,000 meetings, conferences and tradeshows per year around the world for corporate, association, and government clients. Our planning team is industry certified and experienced in creating innovative event programs that increase attendance, maximize revenue, and deliver an exceptional experience for all participants. We leverage best-in-class solutions for event planning, site selection, registration, housing management, and onsite delivery to make every event extraordinary and stress free.