Now Hiring - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - Sales Account Executive (Full-Time, Salaried, On-site) in San Diego, CA

Department account executive, with active account base, responsible for producing the business plans for teams. Maintaining & reconciling budgets. Responsible for admissions, ancillary products, catering and event revenue from business segments with highest possible ROI for San Diego Parks. Leads team to promote & maximize sales in assigned territories, servicing accounts and ensuring high customer satisfaction, and positive long-term relationships. Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Principal Duties

• Responsible for analyzing assigned markets, making strategic recommendation and implementing business development plans.
• Responsible for selling and promoting SWC and Sesame Place San Diego via applicable sales channels, as well as developing and executing new sales programs and marketing initiatives with existing and new clients.
• Call on perspective businesses and established customers; attend sales meetings and conventions to sell products and special events.
• 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.
• Supervise sales team in attaining maximum sales from potential markets and in meeting the goals of the company.
• Develop, maintain, and track personal and team’s sales goals and budgets.
• Develop and monitor personal sales programs.
• Lead as required on assigned projects.
• Responsible for sales collateral development 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.
• Position responsible for sales operations as needed.
• Ensure reservation staff is well versed in all aspects of San Diego Park offerings by conducting trainings and Familiarization Tour of the park (FAMs).

Qualifications

• 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 a high school diploma or equivalent.