What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales and Special Events Manager position at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium?
Sales and Special Events Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales and Special Events Manager to join our Group Sales team at Wonders of Wildlife! This Manager will be guest centered and facilitate group experiences for the Johnny Morris Foundation which includes Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, the Lost Canyon Cave Trail, Dogwood Canyon, Wonders of Wildlife, and other conservation attraction properties. Our Sales and Special Events Managers get to facilitate in some very special events and know that they are helping others create lifelong memories.
This position is full-time, exempt, and fully on-site. We are seeking someone with corporate sales experience and a degree is preferred. Any combination of experience, education, skills, certification(s) etc. will be taken into consideration.
About Wonders of Wildlife
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 animals and our immersive Wildlife Galleries sharing the story of America's most significant conservationists throughout history and today. In 2022, Wonders of Wildlife became accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Accreditation signifies our exemplary standards for animal welfare, scientific education, and staff training. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of America's Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted "Best New Attraction in America" and "America's Best Aquarium" by the readers of USA TODAY. For more information, visit www.wondersofwildlife.org.
A day in the life of a Sales and Special Events Manager
A Sales and Special Events Manager is responsible for coordinating and directing the execution of group tours, corporate/special events, and online profession tour and trade travel programs. They will process inquiries for group tours, special events, weddings, or other functions at Wonders of Wildlife and/or other foundation properties (phone calls, emails, and website inquiries) promptly with documentation. They will meet with guests and conduct site tours of facilities and/or other foundation properties. They will negotiate and prepare contracts for tours, special events, food and beverages and/or other add-on services for Wonders of Wildlife and/or other foundation properties with no pricing or contractual changes made without documented change authorization from supervisor and/or directors. They will also prepare marketing information for annual venue, food & beverage menu, and advertising materials.
Are you ready to join our team?
We have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for our Group Sales and Special Events Manager, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Zip Code: 65807
