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Seton Hall Sports Properties is LEARFIELD’s local, dedicated entity representing Seton Hall University. In complete collaboration with the University, this team is committed to extending the affinity of the University’s brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.

As exclusive multimedia rights holder for the University, our team manages all aspects of the rights relationship. Providing corporate partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; television and radio game broadcasts and coaches’ shows.

Our growing sponsorship business seeks an experienced, motivated sales professional to join our team located on campus in South Orange, NJ. If you’re interested in combining your passion for sports with your successful track record in sales, we want to speak with you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet and/or exceed assigned sales goals by developing and selling creative sponsorship packages
• Research and build relationships with local, regional, and national companies/brands to highlight the advantages of investing in collegiate athletics
• Execute the entirety of the sales process: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations and end-of-year recaps, creating proposals, creating/negotiating contracts, upselling/renewing current partners, etc
• Manage a book of business and be responsible for the upselling and renewing of current partners
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with our corporate partners and athletic department staff
• Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)
• Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes and advancements within the industry
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of sales experience
• Ability to analyze a client’s marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs
• Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, including but not limited to social media, content marketing, banner ads, mobile, retargeting and websites, including interpreting performance analytics for all areas
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Pay Transparency

The approximate base pay range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.

LEARFIELD

Job Summary:

The Director of Sales & Marketing for the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has direct oversight of planning and managing the overall sales and marketing for a Full Service resort. The intention is to achieve optimal occupancy, growth in existing accounts, and generating new business, all to maximize total revenue and meet/exceed hotel profit objectives. This role will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel sales division including, but not limited to, direct sales efforts, follow-up, and proper sales administration and training. This role will ultimately recommend the sales forecast, marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget for no more than one Full Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets.

Education & Experience:

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.

• Large resort sales & marketing experience in a leadership role.

• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.

• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing

• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products

• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks

• Strong organization and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality/hotel profession.

• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data.

Job Duties & Functions:

• Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.

• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.

• Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients.

• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.

• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.

• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.

• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.

• Comply with attainment of individual goals, as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.

• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.

• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR, manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.

• Supervise Catering & Event Management Team (as applicable) to ensure that the Catering, Food & Beverage, and Meeting Room rental budgets are met or exceeded.

• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel, including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office and Reservations.

• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.

• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis.

• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).

• Travel on a weekly basis, as required.

• Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.

Aimbridge Hospitality

Job Summary:

The Director of Sales & Marketing for the Margaritaville South Padre Beach Resort has direct oversight of planning and managing the overall sales and marketing for a full service resort. The intention is to achieve optimal occupancy, growth in existing accounts, and generating new business, all to maximize total revenue and meet/exceed hotel profit objectives. This role will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel sales division including, but not limited to, direct sales efforts, follow-up, and proper sales administration and training. This role will ultimately recommend the sales forecast, marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget for no more than one Full Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets.

Education & Experience:

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.

• Large resort sales & marketing experience in a leadership role.

• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.

• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing

• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products

• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks

• Strong organization and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality/hotel profession.

• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data.

Job Duties & Functions:

• Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.

• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.

• Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients.

• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.

• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.

• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.

• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.

• Comply with attainment of individual goals, as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.

• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.

• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR, manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.

• Supervise Catering & Event Management Team (as applicable) to ensure that the Catering, Food & Beverage, and Meeting Room rental budgets are met or exceeded.

• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel, including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office and Reservations.

• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.

• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis.

• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).

• Travel on a weekly basis, as required.

• Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.

Aimbridge Hospitality

Headquartered in France, Cornilleau is a well-recognized game tables and sporting goods manufacturer distributing products throughout the world. With an established American subsidiary, our distribution channels include a network of retailers, e-commerce specialty websites, wholesale distribution and independent sales representatives. To support the Cornilleau’s ambitious growth plan in the United States, Cornilleau is now increasing its sales team and looking to open a Business Development manager position at the regional office in Syracuse, NY.

Working under the supervision of the National Sales manager, the Business Development Manager will prospect new leads, develop key relationships, and identify business development opportunities to generate sales growth. With a specific effort on our new Play-Style range, the primary focus for this position is to generate direct sales (website, marketplaces and B2B) & actively search and incorporate new resellers such as specialty distribution (retail & online)

RESPONSABILITIES :

• Drive our online presence on our corporate webstores and marketplace storefronts in order to increase sales and generate a positive shopping experience. To do so, you will need to attract visitors, enhance customer experience, including online merchandising, browsing efficiency, specialized communications, product pages optimization, follow up, …
• In coordination with the National Sales Manager, develop and implement plans to penetrate various markets that includes a mix of resellers: network of brick and mortar retailers, specialty channels, wholesalers, institutional market (hotels, resort, multifamily complexes, universities, family entertainment centers) …
• Develop a solid understanding of sales processes, product lines and competitive selling points in order to perform required number of selling movements including (but not limited to): generate new leads, apply to corporate programs, perform sales presentations, propose new marketing materials, sales quotes, cold calls, active prospection and activity reports…
• Communicate effectively with Independent Sales Reps to provide product information, guidance, targets in order to assist their sales.
• Generate marketing ideas to leverage our partners’ full potential (promos, contests, local media content, user generated content, emailings, sales pitch training videos, on site displays…).
• Organize and attend national tradeshows or other sales/industry events as needed.
• Collaborate with our communication department in order to generate digital marketing content (DtoC emailings, BtoB emailings, automated text messages, social media posts…) as well as trade marketing material (leaflets, catalogs, samples, webpages, point of sales display etc…).
• Regularly report KPIs to the Sales Management and Executives team regarding performance, promotion efforts, leads, competitive activities, development ideas & trends within the US territory.
• Maintain the online dealer database, website and marketplace listing updated with the most current pictures, pricelists, technical sheet, sales videos, marketing material…
• Work collaboratively with other departments (including communication, operations/admin/customer service, marketing, etc…) to maximize sales volume and smooth operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Versatility of tasks as other business duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS

• College degree in sales/marketing or business preferred.
• 2-4 years of related experience in web sales, retail management, wholesale, or similar industries.
• Previous experience and proven success in prospecting, qualifying, and closing new deals with a strong understanding of selling techniques.
• Communication, presentation, and relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with various audiences.
• Resourceful, dynamic, self-starter, versatile, results oriented individual.
• Ability to thrive in a commission-oriented selling environment.
• Strong computer proficiency using MS Office applications, QuickBooks experienced preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10~20% of the time to tradeshows or sales meetings (may include weekends and holidays) with the need to occasionally lift heavy products or samples.
• Share our values: challenge, fair play, high standards, fun.
• Passion for sports, outdoor lifestyle, game tables, furniture design is a plus.
• French language skills are a plus.
• Experience with a back end of a website is considered a plus.
• Experience with SEO and SEA is considered a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary position plus an uncapped commission structure.
• 401K, company matching up to 4%.
• Generous monthly healthcare compensation stipend.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts on Cornilleau products.

Cornilleau America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Cornilleau

ABOUT THE JOB

The Digital Account Manager (formerly Digital Sales Coordinator) will assist the Director, Partnership Development, and the Partnership development team in the advancement of new revenue opportunities and ongoing account management of new/existing digital advertising sales campaigns. Working with internal teams and external clients/partners, the Digital Account Manager will be proficient in all areas of digital advertising sales support to ensure the team’s overall digital success.

ABOUT US

MP’s client is a growing public media company and is the area’s only nonprofit and locally operated digital news platform as well as public media television station PBS39 and NPR radio station WLVR 91.3 that offer local, national, and international programming that informs, educates, and entertains. Their education team helps thousands of students and educators at home, at school, and in the community through television programming, outreach services, and other special programs and events.

STAR PROFILE FOR A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

• Uses a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies to deliver a high level of service.
• Relies on a strong work ethic and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Manages multiple projects like a pro by planning, executing, and tracking digital marketing campaigns, ensuring they are completed on time.
• Focuses on details and stays organized, even under pressure.
• Brings energy and positivity to the team environment while maintaining the ability to work independently.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately enter, revise, and maintain Digital orders across multiple platforms, including generating contracts and file maintenance.
• Maintains and enhances relationships with digital partners and vendors to ensure client program delivery is at or above SLA’s.
• Provides program feedback to client either personally or virtually and proactively recommends additional digital opportunities.
• Proactively monitors and optimizes all digital programs.
• Track pacing and performance of digital campaigns to ensure delivery. Pull reporting as needed and re-cap Digital campaigns upon completion.
• Serve as station liaison for trafficking campaigns internally and coordinating/trafficking campaigns with external partners.
• Update and maintain weekly spreadsheets of revenue booked, recaps generated, etc.
• Assist with creation of Digital Sales packages and materials, including localizing national sponsorship opportunity decks.
• Create customized Digital Sales presentations for Account Executives.
• Work with the Director, Partnership Development to coordinate Digital Sales projects and/or exclusive revenue opportunities for the station.
• Create spec (sample) digital ads for clients to be included in Digital Sales presentations.
• Assist Account Executives with digital artwork requests and work with Marketing to secure creative for digital campaigns.
• Provide digital content as needed, and attend Development events off-site (may include evenings and weekend work)
• Accurately enter, revise, and maintain on-air Marketing orders &/or additional broadcast orders as needed.
• Perform general clerical duties including, but not limited to filing, photocopying, binding and mailing.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Strong PowerPoint skills required, must also have working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies.
• Understanding of Wide Orbit, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Neilsen, Scarbough a plus. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is also a plus.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication with strong problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

• A self-starter, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; will consider combination of equivalent education and experience.
• At least 3 years of prior digital media or advertising experience, preferably in a media environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Pay you within a range of $55,000 to $65,000 annually to start with annual merit increase eligibility.
• Provide an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k) with match, health insurance with a below-average deductible, no-cost telemedicine, innovative paid time off policies, disability and life insurance, and more.
• Provide you with professional growth through individual direction, training, and development activities.
• Keep you connected with our industry and your field through conferences and professional associations.
• Invite you into a culture that is supportive, respectful, inclusive, professional, and evolving.

MP

Title: E-Commerce Conversion Strategist / Sales Funnel Manager

Location: Phoenix, Az

Type of Position: Full-Time, In-Person, Salary + bonus package

Compensation: Commensurate with skill level and experience

Contact: Email [email protected] with the subject line SALES. Include your resume and any other information you think is relevant to be considered for this position.

The Mission

Your mission is to develop a seamless, high-performing sales system and scale it to generate over $1.5 million top-line revenue in the first 18 months. 

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Momentum’s sales funnel for products including Merchandise, Equipment, Training Software, etc. This includes:

Email, Social Media, and Digital Media Sales Strategy Management:

• Collaborate with content team to ensure social media strategies are aligned with product strategies
• Work with Producer and Merchandise lead to ensure creators are displaying and advertising products per the decided strategy.
• Ensure that current products are being framed and marketed correctly to the proper audiences with seamless customer experience.
• Develop and execute email marketing and retargeting campaigns
• Analyze customer feedback and behavior to optimize conversions and funnel efficiency

Product Development: 

• Pitch ideas for new products based on analysis of our brand, market position, audience demographics, and purchasing behavior
• Develop and hit sales targets for new products
• Develop pricing strategies for all products to maximize profit

Website and In-App Conversion Optimization:

• Optimize website language and customer experience to maximize e-commerce conversions
• Optimize in-app language, push notification strategy, pop up strategy, and customer experience to maximize conversions to paid customers

Content Optimization:

• A/B test scripts for sponsor and product integrations to maximize conversion rates 
• Study analytics to develop a “best practices” list for in content advertising 

Analysis and Reporting:

• Study customer behavior and adapt to changing customer demands 
• Analyze campaign results to ensure we meet our sales goals
• Deliver weekly reports to management detailing results, identifying problems, and outlining proposed solutions
• Develop and maintain real-time analytics dashboards 

Objectives

• Increase website and in-app conversion rates in each of the first 3 months you’re in this role
• Increase click through rates on in-content ads in each of the first 3 months you’re in this role
• Increase gross sales and profit in each of the first 3 months you’re in this role
• All product and software content integrations tracked in airtable
• Analytics dashboards updated daily

Requirements

• Baseball Knowledge: Familiarity with the professional, collegiate, and youth baseball landscapes. Deep understanding of what players in each age group desire and the unique problems they face.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to derive actionable insights from metrics and user behavior.
• Digital Marketing Knowledge: Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and social media.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Knowledge of UX principles and best practices to optimize website and app usability.
• A/B Testing and Experimentation: Experience in conducting A/B tests and experimentation to improve conversion rates.
• Copywriting and Content Marketing: Skill in creating persuasive and engaging sales and marketing language for integration into digital content.
• Customer Behavior Analysis: Understanding of consumer behavior and psychology to tailor strategies effectively.
• Marketing Automation: Familiarity with marketing automation tools and platforms for efficient campaign management.
• Sales Funnel Optimization: Expertise in optimizing sales funnels, including landing pages, checkout processes, and lead generation.
• Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Proficiency in CRO techniques to identify and address barriers to conversion.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills for coordinating and tracking conversion optimization initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both creative and analytically minded people and report on strategy outcomes.
• Tech Savviness: Familiarity with various digital tools, web analytics, CRM systems, and marketing automation software.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify conversion challenges and devise creative solutions.
• Adaptability: Willingness and ability to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Results-Oriented: A focus on achieving measurable results, such as increased conversion rates and revenue growth.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Strong reliance on data and insights for informed decision-making and strategy refinement.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Commitment to enhancing the customer experience through conversion optimization.
• Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple campaigns and initiatives simultaneously.
• Creativity: Thinking creatively to develop innovative strategies and solutions.

Standards

To succeed in this role, you will need to integrate seamlessly with every member of our team. In addition to the technical skills mentioned above, that requires proficiency in professionalism, communication, and attention to detail. We often work long hours, so a strong work ethic and stamina are must-have skills. We love YouTube and entertaining baseball fans around the world, and we are always searching for new ways to do that. We expect every team member to be curious, display a high level of learning aptitude, and suggest creative solutions to problems we encounter. 

Momentum

About Us

FANCY SPRINKLES® is an omni-channel business, born online, aimed at disrupting the edible arts and baking industries. The company is the leading digital brand in the decorating food and beverage space, offering innovative products, tools, and content for bakers, edible artists, and entertainers alike. Additionally, as of Fall 2023, FANCY SPRINKLES® seeks to expand that footprint in physical stores, starting with its nation-wide retail launch in Walmart in over 3,200 stores!

Founded in 2016 by Lisa Osbourne (Lisa Stelly), FANCY SPRINKLES® produces products and kits to decorate food and beverages, including edible glitters, candy melts, artisanal sprinkles, coloring gels, and more. FANCY SPRINKLES® strives to unleash creative potential by fueling individuals to express themselves through products to empower imagination, push boundaries and make the world a more decorated place. Based in Los Angeles, CA and the Western Suburbs of Chicago, the company employs a highly diversified team of talented individuals across the US.

In 2018, the company received its first institutional funding from Chicago-based investment management firm Sterling Partners/87. The capital supports the need to further build the team, expand infrastructure, and grow its product pipeline. Lisa Stelly continues to inspire and lead the company in her role as Chief Creative Officer, focusing on developing new products and categories, and creating content for a wide array of channels through which the brand connects with an expanding and highly discerning customer base.

About the Role

FANCY SPRINKLES® is seeking a National Account Manager who will be responsible for building and executing strategic sales plans for Walmart, a critical growth partner for Fancy Sprinkles. You will report directly into our Chief Commercial Officer. The primary focus areas include joint business plans (JBP’s), meeting and presenting to Walmart personnel, managing, and optimizing trade and marketing spend and communicating with internal sales functions, cross-functionally and with Fancy Sprinkles leadership team members. You will develop and implement three-year plans and strategies to deliver profitable, sustainable growth at Walmart.

The National Account Manager will enable Fancy Sprinkles to have an ‘always-on’ mindset with Walmart. You will be providing the Fancy Sprinkles leadership team with analytical insights, recommendations for revenue growth and strategies to continually improve profitability. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has the ability to establish and develop customer relationships, is highly analytical, results driven and eager to work in a high-growth, fast-paced company.

This person will be expected to leverage data and insights for determining how to drive base and incremental sales. As the leader of the Walmart business relationship, you will effectively communicate the status of the business (monthly, quarterly, yearly) and drive the development of annual customer and internal annual operating plans. You will define short and long-term strategic goals, build key customer relationships, and identify and activate fact-based sales opportunities at Walmart.

What You’d Be Responsible For

• Responsible for driving the most significant value out of Fancy Sprinkles’ Walmart partnership by accurately forecast the business (demand planning), managing growth-oriented initiatives cross-functionally, and proactively alerting the team of major shifts in the business or potential variances.
• Develop analysis and insights to meet business priorities: innovation sell in, category reviews, new item tracking, and consumer insights.
• Become an expert on Fancy Sprinkles brand strategies and product portfolios (strategies, priorities, portfolios, etc.)
• Own the development and execution of all presentations for major customer meetings.
• Influence through fact-based recommendations and create and deliver strong presentations across functions and levels, internally and externally.
• Manage a Walmart dedicated broker resource.
• Partner with marketing and product team to create and deliver compelling brand / category stories to the customer to sell-in new opportunities and innovation.
• Collaborate cross functionally across Marketing, Sales, Creative, Supply Chain, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborating on trade spend and co-marketing budgets.

What You Can Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university required
• Minimum of 6+ years in a direct selling role within the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a direct selling role working directly with Walmart
• Highly organized, motivated, and proactive in their approach. They will always operate as a positive, team-player with a can-do attitude, inspiring others to adapt to win
• Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate the ability to establish, develop, and maintain customer relationships and ability to network and forge alliances with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on collaboration and alignment. Strong relationship management skills, across functions and levels, internally and externally
• Strong technical and analytical skills (ex; Nielsen, Retail Link, Luminate)
• Adept financial acumen around P&L management
• Expertise in Walmart merchandising strategies and execution
• Sam’s club experience is a plus
• Proven track record of success in meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills

Location

• Ideally resides in Northwest Arkansas or within a short drive to NW AK
• Ability to travel to Chicago / LA quarterly

FANCY SPRINKLES

We are searching for a dynamic Director of Sales & Marketing for the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. There’s no other place quite like it. The Queen Mary has a rich past as both one of the finest luxury cruise liners ever built, ferrying Hollywood elite and famous political figures from England to New York, and a naval troop ship carrying military during World War II. Today, permanently docked in Long Beach and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Queen Mary is one of Los Angeles’ major attractions, drawing visitors from around the world.

The crew that serves the Queen Mary is passionate about its legacy, its preservation, and ensuring visitors of every kind are able to experience the full grandeur of the ship’s legendary history, amenities and facilities. Associates are proud of their tenure – many with a decade or more years serving the Queen. And once you experience the Queen Mary’s proud heritage, we’re sure you’ll understand why.

The Director of Sales & Marketing-Full Service has direct oversight of planning and managing the overall sales and marketing for a Full Service hotel. The intention is to achieve optimal occupancy growth in existing accounts and generating new business all to maximize total revenue and meet/exceed hotel profit objectives. This role will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel sales division including but not limited to direct sales efforts follow-up and proper sales administration and training. This role will ultimately recommend the sales forecast marketing advertising sales plans programs and annual budget for no more than one Full Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. Primary duties must consist of administrative executive or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Supervise Catering & Event Management Team (as applicable) to ensure that the Catering Food & Beverage and Meeting Room rental budgets are met or exceeded.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

Evolution Hospitality

We are seeking an Area Director of Sales to bring passionate leadership & mentorship to the thriving sales team at the aloft & the Fairfield Inn LAX! This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Aimbridge Family and build upon the successes of two incredible properties! Work Hard, Play Hard at the newly renovated aloft! Both properties have excellent base business and are reaching for the stars with the help of their talented revenue leader! If all of that doesn’t have you clicking “apply” yet, where else can you take your daily lunch break on the beach! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a name for yourself with a company that can offer phenomenal career and personal growth. Take control of your future and act now, you won’t regret it.

The salary for this role is $120K+ with a 40% quarterly bonus potential! Your future starts now! If you have the passion and drive, Aimbridge will get you where you want to go and help you reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible. With Aimbridge, you’re working with the best of the best! It’s a mark of distinction. Our diverse business is full of energy, excitement, and rapid growth—just like a career with Aimbridge! Join a team where every day brings new opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. We are a place to GROW, a place to BELONG, and a place to SUCCEED! That is #theAimbridgeWAY! #AimbridgeHospitality #theAimbridgeWAY #WeAreAimbridge

The Area Director of Sales is responsible for planning and managing the overall sales and marketing operation for the Fairfield inn LAX & the aloft LAX in El Segundo. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth, to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for this collection of hotels. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including but not limited to; direct sales, follow-up sales, administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing, and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Prior Director of Sales experience selling in an airport market w/ LAX experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster. In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

Aimbridge Hospitality

We are seeking a talented and experienced Creative Director to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, with a focus on digital media. As the Associate Creative Director, you will be responsible for leading a team of designers and collaborating with other departments to create compelling and innovative visual content.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality visual content
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts and strategies
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion
• Ensure all visual content is on-brand and meets the company’s standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practice

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
• Proficient in Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D Design software
• Strong conceptual and design skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Robert Half