The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired a new director of sales and junior sales manager. Missy Brandt Wilson was promoted to director of sales and will lead the sales team and strategic efforts to reach targeted markets; Jay Boling joins the team as the new junior sales manager.

In her new role, Wilson is responsible for new business development and enhancing the repeat client experience for association, corporate and other group meetings and events. Before joining the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau in August 2014, Wilson served as the director of sales and marketing for Village Inn and Pub in St. Simons Island. She was group sales coordinator for Coastline Travel/Old Savannah Tours in Savannah from 2004-07.

Boling will be responsible for managing the sports market and other assigned markets and serving booked business. Most recently, he was the economic development assistant for the Oconee County Board of Commissioners. He also worked as a facilities internal courier for the University of Georgia Athletic Association.