Sales Manager – Drawn to Life

About the role

The Sales Manager supports the show, Drawn to Life, in Orlando, FL. They report to the Director of Marketing & Sales and are responsible for In-Market & International Sales initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual Sales revenue goals supporting the show
• Manage key partnerships, for all Sales channels including third-party accounts, online re-sellers, international wholesalers, tour operators and in-market direct partners
• Work closely and maintain strong relationships with key partnerships such as Disney
• Contract, onboard and maintain partnerships with all Sales partners, along with facilitating pricing/commission structures and promotional offers
• Work closely with internal and external teams to develop and execute revenue-generating programs while protecting the pricing and brand integrity
• Maintain lines of communication with partner, ticketing and customer service practices, including operational systems, inventory management, promotional programming and reporting in effort to identify shortcomings and recommend solutions to maximize efficiencies
• Execute training programs to help educate and motivate ticket influencers and sellers to keep all shows top of mind to elevate their Sales performance
• Participate in trade shows and industry network events to procure partner contracts and promote brand awareness
• Create detailed monthly and quarterly performance reports and evaluations for key partners
• Work closely with internal departments to coordinate all promotional materials needed
• Conduct ongoing sales calls/visits and facilitated complimentary invites
• Audit broker and partner websites from a Marketing and Sales perspective
• Maintain filing systems and databases to track sales histories, contact information, profile data, contracts and any other partner related communications
• Work closely with each of our key partners to educate, promote, market and manage expectations through clear, concise communication
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Marketing/Sales, Business or Communications
• At least 4 years of previous experience in Sales/Marketing within the hospitality industry, inclusive of entertainment and attractions, meetings & events, travel trade, destination management organization marketing, hotels, etc.
• Strong understanding of ticketing software(s) and CRM(s), such as Outbox ticketing, NLIVEN, Ticketmaster and/or Salesforce
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Fluent in English
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ambition to create and maintain strong professional relationships internally and externally
• Availability to flex hours for the occasional evening or weekend event
• The flexibility for light travel

Qualifications

• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ambition to create and maintain strong professional relationships internally and externally
• The flexibility for light travel

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• TBD