Sales Account Executive Position Available In Orange, Florida

Sales Account Executive locations
SeaWorld Orlando
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR122516

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

Responsible for growing revenue through hotel and reseller accounts, making strategic recommendations, and implementing business development plans to expand this revenue stream annually
Responsible for selling and promoting SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando via applicable sales channels, as well as developing and executing new sales programs and marketing initiatives with existing and new clients
Oversee SeaWorld Orlando’s and Aquatica Orlando’s reseller channels
Provide hotel and reseller partners with exceptional customer service
Provide training to hotel and reseller partners on products, park events/attractions and ticketing software
Call on perspective businesses and established customers
Attend sales meetings and conventions to sell products
Organize, prepare and execute sales blitzes for trade and consumers
Establish, create, maintain, and track client base by gathering leads and information on businesses and organizations
Maximize sales from potential clients and in meeting the goals of the company
Develop, maintain, and track personal and team’s sales goals and budgets
Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as needed for leadership team
Develop and monitor personal sales programs
Lead as required on assigned projects
Responsible for timely sales collateral development and distribution through the Brand team
Sales channel advertising responsibility
Sales channel “earned” exposure through key accounts
Sales Channel Training & Implementation – EZ Ticket integration and training
Manages sales tool(s) and campaign development for assigned markets
Ensure reservation and front-line hotel and reseller staff is well versed in all aspects of the park offerings by conducting trainings and Familiarization Tour of the park (FAMs) or similar What it takes to succeed: Must have at least 5 years of sales, marketing, and hospitality experience or combination of education and experience
Must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, industry sales or related business field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Must have experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles.
Must have previous Sales training
Must be able to work with a variety of internal and external partners to achieve regional park goals
Must have strong knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook)
Must be available to travel as required
Spanish language skills a plus
Must have marketing strategy background along with proven inside and outside sales experience
Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to convey important ideas and concepts to senior management, top executives from key accounts, and hospitality industry leadership in group settings and able to adapt communication style to a number of different audiences
Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects to completions while seizing emerging opportunities
Must be able to work with various departments and within varying organizational structures to achieve common goals
Must be able to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
Must be an enthusiastic, confident performer and team player with the ability and passion to work in a demanding environment
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, team selling environment
Must prepare and update a sales action plan indicating all future efforts, goals and objectives.
Must be available to work Monday – Friday, early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends.

The perks of the position:

Paid Time Off
Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement plan
Voluntary Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan