Assistant Business Development Manager

Ocean Park Corporation; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment organization in Aberdeen seeks a Sales Strategist responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, particularly in corporate and event segments. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, aiming to increase attendance and revenue. A degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is required, along with at least 3 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong presentation skills are essential, and fluency in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales and marketing, with a focus on business development.
• Strong track record in generating sales and securing partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for events.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to increase attendance.
• Report directly to the Sales Director.

Skills

Sales strategies development

Presentation skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Business development

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sales Director – Corporate and Fund Raising, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of sales strategies of Ocean Park and Water World, particular in corporate and event segments. He/she has to identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve incremental attendance and targeted sales revenue.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration or other relevant disciplines
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in sales and marketing, preferably in business development, account servicing, and securing new sponsorship and event partnerships.
• Proven sales and presentation abilities with a strong track record of generating sales
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and aggressive, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in Mandarin is an advantage