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Shenandoah Mansions is an Ash Hotel set to open in Richmond, VA in Autumn of 2024. The six-story hotel sits nestled in the historic Fan District, a former bohemian enclave where charming Italianate boulevards read like a pastiched European hangover. Shenandoah Mansions adorns the charms and intellects of the old world, whilst remaining refreshingly American. With 73 guest rooms, including four opulent suites, a mystical bar, an elegant restaurant, daily cafe and an on-site retail store, Shenandoah Mansions is an ode to the matriarchs and the grande dames, to witchcraft and fantasy, ghosts and fever dreams. With hidden nooks and corners, there are secrets to uncover within these palatial halls.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management, execution, and continued development of all Hotel sales segments. The Director of Sales will report directly to the Corporate Director of Sales, with a dotted line to the hotel General Manager. The role will also work closely with the on-site Brand Marketing team and the property level Sales Mangers. The Director of Sales will also be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing communications plan designed to achieve the desired positioning for the hotel, as well as managing the sales and marketing budget that supports revenue attainment. The individual is additionally responsible for staying ahead of market trends, market share movement and ongoing competitive hotel analysis, while directing the property sales teams (rooms & catering) to ensure budgeted revenues are met or exceeded.

While the role carries a broad segment approach; the key development accounts will be local negotiated rates, national negotiated rates, international FITs and RTOs, wholesale, social groups, and government.

Essential Functions for the Position:

Managing current accounts, while prospecting new accounts is required. This includes outside sales calls, solicitations, and prospect presentations. Selectively sell travel industry and business travel in the interest of maximizing guest rooms and food and beverage revenues. Develop and implement sales and marketing programs and strategies for the travel industry and corporate travel market to generate property revenue.

Position Responsibilities:

● Execute sales activities to achieve budgeted goals and support growth and account support for multiple properties

● Pursue and negotiate new accounts including telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, sales trips, trade shows, site inspections, networking, and sales entertainment

● Develop and implement all sales strategies

● Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and to establish a leadership position in the market

● Develop and maintain relationships with key & target accounts with a focus on wedding groups.

● Produce monthly sales reports as required by Corporate Director of Sales.

● Play a pivotal role in hotel level sales efforts, including meeting top clients, hosting receptions, and meeting with on-site Sales Managers for continued development and coaching

● Assist in the annual budgeting plan

● Support marketing and revenue teams by planning special sales activities, promotions, and client events

● Problem solves with other departments as needed to book business into the hotel

● Enhance the portfolio’s image by actively participating in associations, events, clubs, and boards

● Stay ahead of hotel competition – their new developments, services, and amenities, to ensure competitive knowledge and strategy are current

● Discuss, support, and innovate key service and product differentiators on an ongoing basis

● Highly motivated and flexible, possessing the ability to take initiative, to succeed under pressure and meet deadlines

● Knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Reservation and Room’s distribution functions

● All other reasonable responsibilities assigned by management

The successful candidate will possess the following education, experience and skills:

● Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing or Hospitality Management; a combination of education and direct, related experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

● 5-7+ years preferred in sales and marketing in the Hospitality industry with strong business travel and transient industry sales experience

● Sales experience with independent concepts is preferred

● Must possess experience with prospecting and account cycle sales software

● Must possess superior negotiation skills and demonstrated depth of contract execution expertise

● Must be willing and available to travel up to 10% of your time

Additional skills:

● Strong organizational skills; must be able to execute on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

● Possess strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail

● Willing to work a flexible schedule to accomplish all required tasks

● Work with integrity, confidentiality, and discretion

● Always possess a professional demeanor

● Maintain harmonious working relationships with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a positive working climate

● Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner

Salary & Benefits:

Base Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000

Bonus Potential: 20% of Base Annual Salary, Paid Quarterly

Cross Property Sales Incentive Program

Competitive PTO, Health Insurance, and Savings Package

Associate Referral Program

ASH Hotels Employee Discount

Ash is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Ash

Business Development Manager

Albany, NY (5 days/week, US Remote)

6 Months Contract

Job Description:

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Client Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-Prosperity

Position Description:

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to help us grow our Financial Services market share over a 12-month period.

• Role & Responsibilities:The Business Development Managers role will focus on acquiring new business opportunities, customers, strategic partners, and solutions supporting the B2B Financial Services Team. The Business Development manager will focus on establishing new business in new green field accounts, while ensuring an excellent client experience, at all times. The role will require the development of new business leveraging existing GTM strategies, marketing approaches and product roadmaps. Critical to success will be a growth mindset and ability to execute on account plans.
• The role will be key in the development of selling near-term and long-term solutions and GTM strategies, execution of marketing approaches and collaboration on product and technical roadmaps through VOC – fact/requirements, insights and plans. This role requires deep experience prospecting, and closing multi-year strategic customer acquisition, customer experience, digital transformation, digital innovation, and/or product engineering engagements.
• As the Business Development manager, the individual will qualify, develop, and help close opportunities within existing and new Client B2B accounts. Individual will work closely with Senior Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Innovation teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies to drive growth within Financial Services.
• Specific responsibilities:Responsible for securing new revenue and growing Client market share within green field financial services industry accounts for the Mobile B2B Business Unit.
• Position Client’s mobile portfolio to generate leads and increase Client’s market share and revenue in target accounts quarterly and annually.
• Partner with the Managing Director to identify, prioritize, and develop go-to-market plans with emphasis shaping opportunities, prospecting efforts, and service offerings to address critical clients’ needs within our Ideal Customer Profile, ultimately leading to multi-year, strategic engagements
• Become industry expert with deep understanding of Client’s partner eco-system and solution selling
• Uncover and solve the most strategic challenges facing C-suite in financial services
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with financial service industry end customers/users/decision makers and influencers of – mobility operations to agency C-level (CIO, CTO, CISO) and Client’s partner base.
• Clearly articulate the value that Client brings to enterprise customers and technology partners.
• Research and provide key insights on market and customer issues, trends and competitive analysis to inform Solution development, Sales and Product Teams.
• Identify, qualify, track and report on net new business opportunities critical to growing pipeline leading to market share and revenue growth in the B2B Finance vertical.
• Identify customer’s mobile/technology priorities, and requirements to inform GTM strategies
• Lead development of win strategies, and tailored customer value propositions with Product Team and Industry Partners (Technology and Services).
• Develop and maintain industry relationship with large and small business technology and services partners; drive effective teaming to increase Probability of Win.
• Partner with Marketing and Management Teams to drive ‘win messaging’ into market.
• Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of solution procurement or engineering experience is required
• Knowledge and experience of Finance vertical
• 3-5 years’ acquisition experience with customers
• Demonstrated expertise and experience with enterprise mobility, mobility solutions, and mobile device managed Android devices.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal communication skills; candidate must be authentic, disciplined and persuasive, and comfortable presenting to executive level audience in marketing and technology
• Strong reasoning skills; ability to analyze data, trends and provide recommendations that drive strategic account/business plan development and action Microsoft Office skills – PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills are a must. Must be able to develop detailed PowerPoint presentations that tell a story; advanced Word & Excel use
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company
• Ability to work independently, while maintaining an organized tracker of projects, programs and promotions

Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree

10+ years of solution procurement or engineering experience is required

1. Top 3 Skill Sets:Knowledge and experience of Finance Vertical
2. 3-5 years acquisition experience with customers
3. Demonstrated expertise and experience with enterprise mobility, mobility solutions, and mobile device managed Android devices.

Harvey Nash

IMMEDIATE OPENING for Assistant General Manager/Business Development Coordinator

This role is perfect for a highly motivated self-starter looking for an opportunity and not a “job!” Kidokinetics is actively looking for a dynamic, optimistic, and high performing individual with expertise managing and growing a business and building a high-quality team.

Candidates will possess:

Strong sales skills

Field-based business development experience

Expertise in hiring, training, and managing employees

Leadership and coaching ability

Kidokinetics is a mobile sports program that introduces children ages 6 months – 10 years to over 20 different sports in a non-competitive environment. Our mission is to help children develop lasting self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.

Summary

Your primary responsibility will be prospecting and enrolling schools, daycares, and other key targets in Kidokinetics programming along with coaching and building and leading a team. You will be responsible for executing Kidokinetics Values through cultivating and maintaining positive relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, leading to strong renewals, and growth opportunities.

This is a team leader role, and you will be responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training new coaches to ensure our services are delivered with the highest standards of excellence.

This position is designed for someone who can work efficiently, independently, is detail oriented, has natural people-skills and excels in business development and sales. You must have a passion for working with young kids!We are a part of a nationwide franchise network and are rapidly expanding across the country. We value respect, integrity, and resilience above all and recognize the value of having fun at work while being supported by a phenomenal leadership team. We are looking for someone hungry to be a key player in this exciting opportunity. This position is 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling within reason. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee the quality and success of Kidokinetics day-to-day operations including marketing initiatives, sales strategy execution, social media, networking events, staffing, customer service, training, coaching, and workplace employee activities, among other duties.

Prospect at least 20 new schools, daycares or other targets in person each week and conduct a minimum of 40 follow up phone calls each week.

Control and direct daily operations to ensure the programs are running per Kidokinetics standard operating procedures.

Engage and maintain positive relationships with directors of youth-serving organizations, school administration, community partners, and parents to build Kidokinetics partnerships and support business expansion.

Evaluate sites for Kidokinetics classes.

Plan, schedule, and implement programs in daycares, community centers, schools, and parks.

Effectively manage the Kidokinetics calendar of events and staff schedules to maximize efficiency.

Implement and utilize our CRM with your team.

Train and supervise all staff to provide excellent fitness instruction to students and the highest level of customer service.

Hire, onboard and train new coaches and direct the professional development of coaches.

Plan, organize, and deliver age-appropriate range of sports activities by implementing the Kidokinetics curriculum.

Oversee the Engagement of children in energetic multiple sports basics classes that are imaginative, educational, and safe.

Ensure program quality control is maintained to the highest standards.

Facilitate enrollment processes for new clients.

Strengthen enrollment levels through customer success and engagement efforts.

Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from the leadership team.

Uphold and follow health and safety regulations.

Support a motivating workplace culture that values personal growth, gratitude, and having fun.

Conduct periodic community events, business expos, and demo days for the public.

Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Kidokinetics

VALUES

Pass the Ball – Trust your team

Leadership on Levels – Develop confident leaders

Attitude of Gratitude – Begin each day here

Yes, You Can! – Compete with your best

Play for Life – Never, ever stop playing

Desired Skills:

Field based business development expertise

Sales focus

Excellent writing and analytical skills

Takes initiative, highly self-motivated, and a positive character

Presents a professional image and possesses conflict resolution skills

Demonstrates sound judgment

Possesses an optimistic, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality

Organized and detail-oriented in nature

Able to work autonomously and be independently productive

Maintains a willingness to learn and improve

Results driven and can work under pressure

Capable of accepting and delivering constructive criticism

Strong interpersonal skills to deal with children, directors, and parents

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

CRM and social media marketing experience is a plus

The Best Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in team building and growing a business through strong sales and business development skills. You must be competitive in nature, with a strong work ethic and teamwork mindset. You will take ownership for the full sales cycle, from lead to close, and must love the thrill of the hunt. Kidokinetics partners with daycares, schools, parks, rec centers and more to offer classes. We desire someone who is willing to learn and loves working with children. Our team members are passionate about growth, collaboration, and our mission to positively impact the lives of young children in our community by giving every kid the confidence to be active for life. If you have a growth mindset and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team! What can we do for you? This opportunity will give you the life skills to succeed for any career. We also provide you a flexible and fun work environment. Our team is incredible, and you will absolutely love our culture, our mission, and this opportunity for a rewarding career.

Physical Demands

Programs offered indoors and outdoors.

Requires long periods of standing and activity (running, jumping, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, etc)

Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and business or military experience.

Teaching or coaching children (required). Please list ages in resume or cover letter.

Preferable having a sports-related background (either as an athlete or coach).

Formal management experience is not necessarily required for the right candidate.

You do not need experience playing all 20 sports we offer.

Additional requirements:

Valid driver’s license.

Must pass a level 2 background check to be considered for employment.

Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

MUST have reliable means of transportation – Kidokinetics is a mobile program.

Monthly gas stipend provided.

Some domestic travel is required once or twice annually for training or convention attendance.

Compensation/Benefits

Starting pay is $22 p/hour plus commission structure and profit-sharing bonuses.

Unlimited PTO Days – Paid Time Off

Parental leave – 12 weeks unpaid for both fathers/mothers following a birth event or adoption of an infant < 12 months old.

Health insurance – employer may pay for up to 50% of base plan premium for the individual.

Work Environment/Awesome Perks

50% work from home office, 50% travel to meet with directors and teach classes.

Monthly gas stipend.

Professional development:

1 Audible credit OR $15 book reimbursement per month.

Fun and entertaining people to work with, support you, respect you, and help you succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $22 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday

On call

Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road

Kidokinetics

IMMEDIATE OPENING for Assistant General Manager/Business Development Coordinator

This role is perfect for a highly motivated self-starter looking for an opportunity and not a “job!” Kidokinetics is actively looking for a dynamic, optimistic, and high performing individual with expertise managing and growing a business and building a high-quality team. Candidates will possess:

• Strong sales skills
• Field-based business development experience
• Expertise in hiring, training, and managing employees
• Leadership and coaching ability

Kidokinetics is a mobile sports program that introduces children ages 6 months – 10 years to over 20 different sports in a non-competitive environment. Our mission is to help children develop lasting self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.

SUMMARY:

Your primary responsibility will be prospecting and enrolling schools, daycares, and other key targets into Kidokinetics programming along with coaching, building and leading a team. You will be responsible for executing Kidokinetics Values through cultivating and maintaining positive relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, leading to strong renewals, and growth opportunities.

This is a team leader role, and you will be responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training new coaches to ensure our services are delivered with the highest standards of excellence.

This position is designed for someone who can work efficiently, independently, is detail oriented, has natural people-skills and excels in business development and sales. You must have a passion for working with young kids! We are a part of a nationwide franchise network and are rapidly expanding across the country. We value respect, integrity, and resilience above all and recognize the value of having fun at work while being supported by a phenomenal leadership team. We are looking for someone hungry to be a key player in this exciting opportunity. This position is 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling within reason. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will oversee the quality and success of Kidokinetics day-to-day operations including marketing initiatives, sales strategy execution, social media, networking events, staffing, customer service, training, coaching, and workplace employee activities, among other duties.
• Prospect at least 20 new schools, daycares or other targets in person each week and conduct a minimum of 40 follow up phone calls each week.
• Control and direct daily operations to ensure the programs are running per Kidokinetics standard operating procedures.
• Engage and maintain positive relationships with directors of youth-serving organizations, school administration, community partners, and parents to build Kidokinetics partnerships and support business expansion.
• Evaluate sites for Kidokinetics classes.
• Plan, schedule, and implement programs in daycares, community centers, schools, and parks.
• Effectively manage the Kidokinetics calendar of events and staff schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Implement and utilize our CRM with your team.
• Train and supervise all staff to provide excellent fitness instruction to students and the highest level of customer service.
• Hire, onboard and train new coaches and direct the professional development of coaches.
• Plan, organize, and deliver age-appropriate range of sports activities by implementing the Kidokinetics curriculum.
• Oversee the Engagement of children in energetic multiple sports basics classes that are imaginative, educational, and safe.
• Ensure program quality control is maintained to the highest standards.
• Facilitate enrollment processes for new clients.
• Strengthen enrollment levels through customer success and engagement efforts.
• Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from the leadership team.
• Uphold and follow health and safety regulations.
• Support a motivating workplace culture that values personal growth, gratitude, and having fun.
• Conduct periodic community events, business expos, and demo days for the public.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Kidokinetics

VALUES

• Pass the Ball – Trust your team
• Leadership on Levels – Develop confident leaders
• Attitude of Gratitude – Begin each day here
• Yes, You Can! – Compete with your best
• Play for Life – Never, ever stop playing

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Field based business development expertise
• Sales focus
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Takes initiative, highly self-motivated, and a positive character
• Presents a professional image and possesses conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment
• Possesses an optimistic, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality
• Organized and detail-oriented in nature
• Able to work autonomously and be independently productive
• Maintains a willingness to learn and improve
• Results driven and can work under pressure
• Capable of accepting and delivering constructive criticism
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with children, directors, and parents
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• CRM and social media marketing experience is a plus

THE BEST CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in team building and growing a business through strong sales and business development skills. You must be competitive in nature, with a strong work ethic and teamwork mindset. You will take ownership for the full sales cycle, from lead to close, and must love the thrill of the hunt. Kidokinetics partners with daycares, schools, parks, rec centers and more to offer classes. We desire someone who is willing to learn and loves working with children. Our team members are passionate about growth, collaboration, and our mission to positively impact the lives of young children in our community by giving every kid the confidence to be active for life. If you have a growth mindset and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team! What can we do for you? This opportunity will give you the life skills to succeed for any career. We also provide you a flexible and fun work environment. Our team is incredible, and you will absolutely love our culture, our mission, and this opportunity for a rewarding career.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Programs offered indoors and outdoors.
• Requires long periods of standing and activity (running, jumping, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, etc.)
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and business or military experience.
• Teaching or coaching children (required). Please list ages in resume or cover letter.
• Preferable having a sports-related background (either as an athlete or coach).
• Formal management experience is not necessarily required for the right candidate.
• You do not need experience playing all 20 sports we offer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a level 2 background check to be considered for employment.
• Must be willing to travel locally up to 50% of the time.
• MUST have reliable means of transportation – Kidokinetics is a mobile program.
• Some domestic travel is required once or twice annually for training or convention attendance.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Starting pay is $22 per hour plus commission structure and profit-sharing bonuses.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave – 12 weeks unpaid for both fathers/mothers following a birth event or adoption of an infant < 12 months old.
• Health insurance stipend – employer may pay for up to 50% of base plan premium for the individual.
• Monthly gas stipend.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/AWESOME PERKS:

• 50% work from home office, 50% local travel to meet with directors and teach classes.
• Professional development: 1 Audible credit OR $15 book reimbursement per month.
• Fun and entertaining people to work with, support you, respect you, and help you succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $22 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance stipend
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Flexible 8-hour shift Monday through Friday
• On call with some weekend availability when needed

Supplemental Pay: Bonus Pay

Work Location: Hybrid with some time working from home and other from customer sites

Kidokinetics

IMMEDIATE OPENING for Assistant General Manager/Business Development Coordinator

This role is perfect for a highly motivated self-starter looking for an opportunity and not a “job!” Kidokinetics is actively looking for a dynamic, optimistic, and high performing individual with expertise managing and growing a business and building a high-quality team.

Candidates will possess:

Strong sales skills

Field-based business development experience

Expertise in hiring, training, and managing employees

Leadership and coaching ability

Kidokinetics is a mobile sports program that introduces children ages 6 months – 10 years to over 20 different sports in a non-competitive environment. Our mission is to help children develop lasting self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.

Summary

Your primary responsibility will be prospecting and enrolling schools, daycares, and other key targets in Kidokinetics programming along with coaching and building and leading a team. You will be responsible for executing Kidokinetics Values through cultivating and maintaining positive relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, leading to strong renewals, and growth opportunities.

This is a team leader role, and you will be responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training new coaches to ensure our services are delivered with the highest standards of excellence.

This position is designed for someone who can work efficiently, independently, is detail oriented, has natural people-skills and excels in business development and sales. You must have a passion for working with young kids!We are a part of a nationwide franchise network and are rapidly expanding across the country. We value respect, integrity, and resilience above all and recognize the value of having fun at work while being supported by a phenomenal leadership team. We are looking for someone hungry to be a key player in this exciting opportunity. This position is 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling within reason. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee the quality and success of Kidokinetics day-to-day operations including marketing initiatives, sales strategy execution, social media, networking events, staffing, customer service, training, coaching, and workplace employee activities, among other duties.

Prospect at least 20 new schools, daycares or other targets in person each week and conduct a minimum of 40 follow up phone calls each week.

Control and direct daily operations to ensure the programs are running per Kidokinetics standard operating procedures.

Engage and maintain positive relationships with directors of youth-serving organizations, school administration, community partners, and parents to build Kidokinetics partnerships and support business expansion.

Evaluate sites for Kidokinetics classes.

Plan, schedule, and implement programs in daycares, community centers, schools, and parks.

Effectively manage the Kidokinetics calendar of events and staff schedules to maximize efficiency.

Implement and utilize our CRM with your team.

Train and supervise all staff to provide excellent fitness instruction to students and the highest level of customer service.

Hire, onboard and train new coaches and direct the professional development of coaches.

Plan, organize, and deliver age-appropriate range of sports activities by implementing the Kidokinetics curriculum.

Oversee the Engagement of children in energetic multiple sports basics classes that are imaginative, educational, and safe.

Ensure program quality control is maintained to the highest standards.

Facilitate enrollment processes for new clients.

Strengthen enrollment levels through customer success and engagement efforts.

Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from the leadership team.

Uphold and follow health and safety regulations.

Support a motivating workplace culture that values personal growth, gratitude, and having fun.

Conduct periodic community events, business expos, and demo days for the public.

Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Kidokinetics

VALUES

Pass the Ball – Trust your team

Leadership on Levels – Develop confident leaders

Attitude of Gratitude – Begin each day here

Yes, You Can! – Compete with your best

Play for Life – Never, ever stop playing

Desired Skills:

Field based business development expertise

Sales focus

Excellent writing and analytical skills

Takes initiative, highly self-motivated, and a positive character

Presents a professional image and possesses conflict resolution skills

Demonstrates sound judgment

Possesses an optimistic, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality

Organized and detail-oriented in nature

Able to work autonomously and be independently productive

Maintains a willingness to learn and improve

Results driven and can work under pressure

Capable of accepting and delivering constructive criticism

Strong interpersonal skills to deal with children, directors, and parents

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

CRM and social media marketing experience is a plus

The Best Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in team building and growing a business through strong sales and business development skills. You must be competitive in nature, with a strong work ethic and teamwork mindset. You will take ownership for the full sales cycle, from lead to close, and must love the thrill of the hunt. Kidokinetics partners with daycares, schools, parks, rec centers and more to offer classes. We desire someone who is willing to learn and loves working with children. Our team members are passionate about growth, collaboration, and our mission to positively impact the lives of young children in our community by giving every kid the confidence to be active for life. If you have a growth mindset and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team! What can we do for you? This opportunity will give you the life skills to succeed for any career. We also provide you a flexible and fun work environment. Our team is incredible, and you will absolutely love our culture, our mission, and this opportunity for a rewarding career.

Physical Demands

Programs offered indoors and outdoors.

Requires long periods of standing and activity (running, jumping, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, etc)

Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and business or military experience.

Teaching or coaching children (required). Please list ages in resume or cover letter.

Preferable having a sports-related background (either as an athlete or coach).

Formal management experience is not necessarily required for the right candidate.

You do not need experience playing all 20 sports we offer.

Additional requirements:

Valid driver’s license.

Must pass a level 2 background check to be considered for employment.

Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

MUST have reliable means of transportation – Kidokinetics is a mobile program.

Monthly gas stipend provided.

Some domestic travel is required once or twice annually for training or convention attendance.

Compensation/Benefits

Starting pay is $22 p/hour plus commission structure and profit-sharing bonuses.

Unlimited PTO Days – Paid Time Off

Parental leave – 12 weeks unpaid for both fathers/mothers following a birth event or adoption of an infant < 12 months old.

Health insurance – employer may pay for up to 50% of base plan premium for the individual.

Work Environment/Awesome Perks

50% work from home office, 50% travel to meet with directors and teach classes.

Monthly gas stipend.

Professional development:

1 Audible credit OR $15 book reimbursement per month.

Fun and entertaining people to work with, support you, respect you, and help you succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $22 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday

On call

Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road

Kidokinetics

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The Field Marketing Coordinator assumes a critical role as the primary advocate for company communication and project management related to in Location Events and Trainings. With our extensive presence in Illinois, we hold a prominent position as a leading provider of video gaming and amusement services to diverse establishments, including bars, restaurants, truck stops, and non-profit organizations. In this capacity, the Senior Field Marketing Coordinator takes on the responsibility of organizing and executing marketing events that not only boost the profitability of our locations but also generate valuable sales leads.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the AE Rewards Program and the backend infrastructure known as the Accel Loyalty Engine (ALE), becoming an expert in both.
• Train Locations and Players on all aspects of AE Player Rewards, Accel’s Player Loyalty Program.
• Maintain ongoing accountability for processing down tablet requests and managing the operations of the AE Player Rewards to ensure that this program is implemented successfully and operates smoothly within Accel Locations.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to facilitate regular check-ins on the AE Player Rewards program, exchanging competitor information, proposing suggestions and ideas, and contributing to the continuous development of the program.
• Conduct comprehensive Marketing Trainings for both local and remote Accel team members.
• Perform training for both new and existing Accel Locations, focusing on ALE, AE Player Rewards, AEPlayer TV and Social Media Trainings.
• Consistently participate in Brand Ambassador Events for corporate accounts, and Live Locations as needed, ensuring effective recaps and developing familiarity with key accounts and their stakeholders.
• Take charge of event logistics for Field Marketing Events, such as Golf Outings where your presence is required, guaranteeing flawless execution from beginning to end and representing the Accel brand with utmost professionalism and positivity.
• Attend tradeshows and events to set up the booth, coordinate equipment, and run marketing promotions to maximize brand visibility and engagement.
• Attend Prize Patrol Events to interact with player and educate them on AE Player Rewards.
• Review and submit the results of all attended events, initiatives, analyze data if needed, and recommend innovation and improvements to enhance the overall tradeshow experience.
• Continually research the marketplace, specifically new markets and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and stay ahead of the competition.
• Undertake other duties as assigned to support the overall success of tradeshows and events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business or related field (other degrees may be considered)
• Tuesday through Saturday schedule required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Knowledge of social media a plus
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate schedules between many parties
• Ability to maintain friendly, cooperative, and professional relationships with customers in a variety of settings
• Excellent client relations skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Time management is crucial and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients in a professional manner.
• Travel within the state of Illinois is required. Many hours on the road.
• Minimum of 21 years of age

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Accel Entertainment

Plan and manage marketing and promotional strategies and activities to grow the Grand Ole Opry brand and business to achieve target results. Be an active business driver, partnering closely with marketing and venue leadership to align business goals/key focuses and design effective marketing plans to grow new customers, support lead-generation efforts, enhance the brand story, and increase attendance, traffic, and sales revenues. This role has a direct and significant impact on the Grand Ole Opry’s growth and profitability. Reports to Director of Marketing of Opry Entertainment Group (OEG).

• Define specific market, competitive, and audience growth opportunities based on research, data, and/or insights. Inform and share insights with operating leaders to garner support for and alignment on marketing strategies.
• Track and understand current business objectives, financial results, and other key indicators, such as show attendance, cover volume, etc. Define opportunities (or adjustments needed), setting clear objectives.
• Develop and maintain an overarching marketing strategy that includes current position, desired position, and roadmap to get there. Ensure cross-brand and portfolio-wide strategies as appropriate.
• Translate insights and overarching strategy into actionable, annual, quarterly and campaign plans that our channel team members are guided clearly by and can execute successfully on, including:
• Customer identification and demand for products and services
• Competitive evaluation and/or other considerations (prior year tactics and results; new or direct competition; seasonal factors, etc.)
• Budget/spend parameters based on goals
• Positioning, key messaging, features and benefits, call to action information
• Brand intersections, OEG cross-brand opportunities
• Creative, promotions, events, partners, or publicity needs
• Timelines and calendars
• Clear objectives with performance indicators to achieve
• Any other details needed to optimize for success
• Ensure clear timing and priorities of tasks and initiatives for assigned brand(s) are communicated with operational and marketing team members.
• Develop and manage a marketing budget for the assigned brand, including expenditures, media, research and development appropriations, ROI, and profit-loss projections.
• Communicate the marketing plan(s) with stakeholders, business partners, leaders, and channel team members. Actively communicate results with business leaders and partners.
• Oversee and manage tactical plan(s) and execution through acquisition marketing and marketing services teams from start to end, ensuring quality of tactics that meet brand standards, maximize the opportunity, and achieve performance targets.
• Inspect and ensure integrated marketing initiatives meet goals for driving engagement, data capture, traffic/attendance, revenue, and lifetime value for OEG business and brand(s). Make recommendations or necessary plan adjustments to improve performance or shift in direction.
• Requires frequent presence in the venue to inspect marketing efforts, ideate new opportunities, and evaluate customer experience. Know current operational priorities. Participate actively in operations meetings, results reviews, and site visits.
• Work with venue leadership and key to create and evaluate new products, including, but not limited to, proprietary programming (examples: new concert series, promoted and produced events, event productions, exclusive content development, etc.). Seek and create new promotional opportunities for OEG brands.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Opry Entertainment Group

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The Field Marketing Coordinator assumes a critical role as the primary advocate for company communication and project management related to in Location Events and Trainings. With our extensive presence in Illinois, we hold a prominent position as a leading provider of video gaming and amusement services to diverse establishments, including bars, restaurants, truck stops, and non-profit organizations. In this capacity, the Senior Field Marketing Coordinator takes on the responsibility of organizing and executing marketing events that not only boost the profitability of our locations but also generate valuable sales leads.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the AE Rewards Program and the backend infrastructure known as the Accel Loyalty Engine (ALE), becoming an expert in both.
• Train Locations and Players on all aspects of AE Player Rewards, Accel’s Player Loyalty Program.
• Maintain ongoing accountability for processing down tablet requests and managing the operations of the AE Player Rewards to ensure that this program is implemented successfully and operates smoothly within Accel Locations.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to facilitate regular check-ins on the AE Player Rewards program, exchanging competitor information, proposing suggestions and ideas, and contributing to the continuous development of the program.
• Conduct comprehensive Marketing Trainings for both local and remote Accel team members.
• Perform training for both new and existing Accel Locations, focusing on ALE, AE Player Rewards, AEPlayer TV and Social Media Trainings.
• Consistently participate in Brand Ambassador Events for corporate accounts, and Live Locations as needed, ensuring effective recaps and developing familiarity with key accounts and their stakeholders.
• Take charge of event logistics for Field Marketing Events, such as Golf Outings where your presence is required, guaranteeing flawless execution from beginning to end and representing the Accel brand with utmost professionalism and positivity.
• Attend tradeshows and events to set up the booth, coordinate equipment, and run marketing promotions to maximize brand visibility and engagement.
• Attend Prize Patrol Events to interact with player and educate them on AE Player Rewards.
• Review and submit the results of all attended events, initiatives, analyze data if needed, and recommend innovation and improvements to enhance the overall tradeshow experience.
• Continually research the marketplace, specifically new markets and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and stay ahead of the competition.
• Undertake other duties as assigned to support the overall success of tradeshows and events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business or related field (other degrees may be considered)
• Tuesday through Saturday schedule required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Knowledge of social media a plus
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate schedules between many parties
• Ability to maintain friendly, cooperative, and professional relationships with customers in a variety of settings
• Excellent client relations skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Time management is crucial and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients in a professional manner.
• Travel within the state of Illinois is required. Many hours on the road.
• Minimum of 21 years of age

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Accel Entertainment

Overview: 

The Director of Marketing will spearhead the conceptualization, creation, and implementation of domestic and international marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities include:

• Guide creation of all marketing materials while ensuring outside deadlines are met. Supervise work done with media agencies, give creative direction, provide approvals, manage legal and clearance. Materials include: trailer, promos, sizzles, artwork, pitch decks, social ads, etc. 
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy to meet the unique demands of both North American and International markets. 
• Maintain the company’s brand identity and ensure consistency in messaging across all marketing materials.
• Develop formal presentations for regular filmmaker and executive meetings. 
• Plan and execute advertising campaigns across various media channels (in theatre, digital, social).
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of advertising efforts. 
• Organize and coordinate events such as premieres, film festival screenings, and promotional screenings; manage logistics and ensure events align with the overall marketing strategy. 
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong track record of success in content marketing, theatrical campaigns, digital and social media campaigns
• Experience managing marketing budgets 
• Strong knowledge of the North American and International entertainment market
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of team

Blue Fox Entertainment is a global film sales and domestic distribution company specializing in connecting filmmakers to audiences and buyers around the world. The company has a deep history in film production, marketing, finance, sales and distribution. 

Blue Fox Entertainment’s current US release slate includes Hard Miles, the inspirational cycling film starring Matthew Modine, Fitting In starring Maddie Ziegler,  Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, based on the bestselling novel and produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda; the acclaimed stop-motion animation The Inventor featuring the the voices of Stephen Fry, Daisy RIdly and Marion Cotillard, and animated tale The Canterville Ghost featuring the voices of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.  Notable previous US releases include The Wolf & The Lion, the epic romance Eiffel, the action thriller Killerman starring Liam Hemsworth, the critically acclaimed comedy Sometimes Always Never starring Bill Nighy, the Julie Delpy-directed My Zoe, and the Sundance family comedy Abe starring Noah Schnapp. 

Blue Fox Entertainment’s recent international sales titles include Take My Hand, starring Radha Mitchel and Adam Demos; Boot Camp, based on a bestselling YA novel; the shark feature Fear Below, the sci-fi thriller SITE; Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Space Oddity directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Uproar, the compelling and inspirational story starring Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver, and Rhys Darby; and the family comedy Popular Theory, starring Cheryl Hines.

The company recently launched Blue Fox Financing, the first transactional digital platform to streamline and expedite film financing opportunities for the entertainment industry, connecting borrowers with the largest database of film and television lenders and gap financiers.

Blue Fox Entertainment

Overview: 

The Director of Marketing will spearhead the conceptualization, creation, and implementation of domestic and international marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities include:

• Guide creation of all marketing materials while ensuring outside deadlines are met. Supervise work done with media agencies, give creative direction, provide approvals, manage legal and clearance. Materials include: trailer, promos, sizzles, artwork, pitch decks, social ads, etc. 
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy to meet the unique demands of both North American and International markets. 
• Maintain the company’s brand identity and ensure consistency in messaging across all marketing materials.
• Develop formal presentations for regular filmmaker and executive meetings. 
• Plan and execute advertising campaigns across various media channels (in theatre, digital, social).
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of advertising efforts. 
• Organize and coordinate events such as premieres, film festival screenings, and promotional screenings; manage logistics and ensure events align with the overall marketing strategy. 
• Develop and manage marketing budgets for individual films. 
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong track record of success in content marketing, theatrical campaigns, digital and social media campaigns
• Experience managing marketing budgets 
• Strong knowledge of the North American and International entertainment market
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of team

Blue Fox Entertainment is a global film sales and domestic distribution company specializing in connecting filmmakers to audiences and buyers around the world. The company has a deep history in film production, marketing, finance, sales and distribution. 

Blue Fox Entertainment’s current US release slate includes Hard Miles, the inspirational cycling film starring Matthew Modine, Fitting In starring Maddie Ziegler,  Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, based on the bestselling novel and produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda; the acclaimed stop-motion animation The Inventor featuring the the voices of Stephen Fry, Daisy RIdly and Marion Cotillard, and animated tale The Canterville Ghost featuring the voices of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.  Notable previous US releases include The Wolf & The Lion, the epic romance Eiffel, the action thriller Killerman starring Liam Hemsworth, the critically acclaimed comedy Sometimes Always Never starring Bill Nighy, the Julie Delpy-directed My Zoe, and the Sundance family comedy Abe starring Noah Schnapp. 

Blue Fox Entertainment’s recent international sales titles include Take My Hand, starring Radha Mitchel and Adam Demos; Boot Camp, based on a bestselling YA novel; the shark feature Fear Below, the sci-fi thriller SITE; Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Space Oddity directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Uproar, the compelling and inspirational story starring Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver, and Rhys Darby; and the family comedy Popular Theory, starring Cheryl Hines.

The company recently launched Blue Fox Financing, the first transactional digital platform to streamline and expedite film financing opportunities for the entertainment industry, connecting borrowers with the largest database of film and television lenders and gap financiers.

Blue Fox Entertainment