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Location

Chessington, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

In this role, reporting directly to the Marketing Director, you will be responsible for generating new corporate business for the Resort. You will play a key part of the overall Marketing Plan, meeting or exceeding targets relating to revenue growth, profit margin, mix of products and services sales, customer retention and new business.

Understanding our wild and adventurous brand, you will act as the main contact for sales of corporate tickets, buyout days, meetings and events, and deliver regular FAM trips and show-rounds for key clients.

 

You will be responsible for producing weekly reports discussing prospects, tentative and secured deals. You will focus mainly on the theme park, however, may work alongside the Hotel Sales Manager to secure any opportunities for the Resort. You may also be required to support our central sponsorship team in maximising sponsorship opportunities for Chessington, as well as supporting other sales opportunities for the resort as required.

 

Monitoring financial performance of existing accounts against targets, you will effectively forecast and implement any corrective actions through sales and marketing strategies, as well as develop new products and packages based on research within the Meetings & Events industry.

You will work closely with the Marketing Director and Sales Manager (Schools) to develop and deploy short and long-term sales plans.

• Strategic commercial expertise to ensure all short- and longer-term targets are well planned and ultimately achieved.
  
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  
• High levels of commitment, drive, energy, and a positive approach to daily challenges.
  
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
  
• High-quality networking skills
  
• Strong organisational skills
  
• Strong knowledge of CRM principles with a particular emphasis on digital marketing
  
• Experience in theme park, hotel sales, school sales or international trade/wholesale business is advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive annual salary
  
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
  
• Company bonus
  
• Private pension scheme
  
• 40% discount online off LEGO
  
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
  
• Plus, many more…

 

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GBP £50,000.00/Yr.

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