DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

Description : Do you have what it takes to shape the future of the amusement park industry?We are looking for a visionary Director of Sales and Marketing to revolutionize the strategy and the approach to marketing and sales in our current and future amusement parks. The candidate will be responsible for developing procedures and overseeing the Sales and Marketing functions across our locations, creating, and applying innovative selling and advertising strategies, and selecting data-driven programs and solutions. The Director of Sales and Marketing will lead the Sales and Marketing teams to continuously increase our revenues.About us : Central Amusement International Inc. (CAI) is an amusement park development and management company located in New York City . In 2003, CAI developed Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park and in 2010 developed Luna Park in Coney Island, at the site of the birthplace of the amusement park industry. CAI is part of the Zamperla Group, which is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of amusement rides.LOCATION : CAI Corporate Offices, 49 Fanny Road, Boonton, NJ 07005WORK SCHEDULE : On-site in high season (March to October) and hybrid / remote option (three (3) days in office and two (2) days home) outside of high season (November to February)One (1) weekly trip to Luna Park in Coney Island starting middle of March until October.Physical Presence for main events – Opening Day, Donation Day, Memorial Day, Mermaid Parade, Coney Island Cyclone Birthday, First Friday Night of Fireworks at the end of June, Fourth of July, Labor Day, first day of Halloween event, first day of Winter Holiday event, and any other major Company events, e.g., opening ceremony of new attractions, sites, parks, etc.Responsibilities : Develop and execute innovative sales programs and comprehensive marketing plans that meet and exceed “attendance” in the park and “sales” annual goalsAnalyze and communicate results and trends of sales-based market researchProvide insight to the management team in regards to market penetration, attendance planning, pricing strategiesAssist management team in business development, budget preparation, and sales forecastingCreate and execute marketing campaigns for all sales programs to ensure the exceeding of goalsExecute and manage marketing functions such as social media, digital, advertising media buying, promotions, direct mail, online, PR and collateral developmentOn a timely basis, provide periodic marketing activities and sales status reports in relation to previous years and budget. Presenting corrective actions if needed to achieve sales goalsLead Sales and Marketing teams through proper training, goal setting, delegation of tasks, and ongoing communication of park and Company strategies as well as professional developmentOngoing in-field coaching and evaluation of staff to ensure maximum productivity, maximizing sales performance and Sales departmental goals and objectives are achievedProvide on-going monitoring, evaluation and reporting of departmental expenses to ensure maximum ROI, efficiency of resourcesResponsible for tracking and operating within labor and expense budgetsEnsure strategies and project are executed in a timely manner and within expense guidelinesDevelop and promote Company branding in alignment with Company culture and valuesOversee the maintenance and integrity of data in Sales and Marketing systemsLead the search and the implementation of innovative, effective, and efficient Sales and Marketing solutionsMaintain professional knowledge up to date by participating in conferences and educational opportunitiesPerform other duties expected of the Director of Sales and Marketing position and assist in all other critical needs of the Company as assignedRequirements : Enthusiasm, energy, and positive attitudeTeamwork, continuous improvement, and process-based cultureMinimum 10 years of experience in Sales and Marketing Management, preferably in hospitalityMaster of Science; in Marketing / Business Administration preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Marketing Automation Platforms, Social, Media Platforms, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, WordPress, and SEOBusiness and data analytical skillsPractical knowledge of all facets of sales as well as knowledge in marketing and special eventsDue to the nature of the amusement park business, must be able to work a flexible schedule which may occasionally include weekendsBENEFITS : Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability coverage, 401(k) Profit Share PlanPaid Time Off : Holidays, vacation, personal, comp days and sick daysJob Type : Full-timePay : $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per yearWork Location : In person#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000