Samantha Eisenberg Petrella
About Samantha Eisenberg Petrella
Samantha Eisenberg Petrella is a Partner Account Manager for Alliance Partnerships at Cvent, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in sales and management roles within the hospitality industry, including previous positions at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Connect Meetings.
Work at Cvent
Samantha Eisenberg Petrella has been employed at Cvent since 2022, serving as a Partner Account Manager in the Alliance Partnerships division. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining strategic partnerships that enhance Cvent's offerings in the event management industry. Her responsibilities include managing partner relationships, developing collaborative strategies, and driving growth through effective partnership initiatives.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Cvent, Samantha held various sales management positions in the hospitality and events sectors. She worked as a Celebration Sales Manager at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for one year from 2014 to 2015. Following that, she served as the Convention Sales Manager at Bellagio for one year from 2015 to 2016. Samantha also worked at Connect Meetings, where she held multiple roles including Director of Luxury Sales for eight months in 2020, and Director of Sales Operations from 2020 to 2022.
Career Development at Connect Meetings
Samantha's tenure at Connect Meetings spanned several key roles. She began as a Regional Sales Manager from 2016 to 2020, where she focused on expanding market reach in the Las Vegas area. After her role as Director of Luxury Sales, she transitioned to Director of Sales Operations, where she contributed to the overall sales strategy and operational efficiency until 2022.
Educational Background
Samantha Eisenberg Petrella earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She attended the university from 2009 to 2012, where she developed foundational skills in communication and media, which have supported her career in sales and partnership management.
Early Career Experience
Samantha began her career in the hospitality industry as an Administrative Assistant at The Mirage in Las Vegas from 2013 to 2014. This role provided her with initial exposure to the operations of a major hotel and laid the groundwork for her future roles in sales and management within the industry.