Account Executive

Knott's Berry Farm; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA is seeking an Account Executive to develop, manage, and grow revenue from parks via group and corporate admissions, events, and partnerships.

You will maintain CRM data, conduct in-person and virtual outreach, and collaborate with park leadership to drive sales programs; some travel (10-20%) may be required. Salary ranges from $70,304 to $82,250 per year based on experience.

Job description

Overview: The Account Executive is responsible for developing, managing, and increasing revenue for parks via group and corporate admissions/events, partnerships and non traditional revenue opportunities. This position is expected to meet or exceed attendance and revenue goals as prescribed by the Corporate Sales Incentive Plan by regularly soliciting sales in person, email, virtually, phone or at events. This position is responsible for working in close coordination with park, sales solutions, activations and execution teams.

Salary Details: $70,304 - $82,250/yr. based on prior experience

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and sells to new and existing accounts through in-person sales and service calls as well as through telephone, email, phone and virtual outreach for remotely based clients and prospects.
• Responsible for and expected to maintain complete CRM management for their assigned business, including but not limited to, pipeline hygiene, inbound/outbound lead generation management, account maintenance, timely and accurate data entry, opportunity activities and outcomes, and assigned compliance standards.
• Works closely with sales and park leadership as instructed to assist and maintain various aspects of sales programs and product offerings.
• Actively participates in all new/continuing Sales Training & Development initiatives centered around driving business revenues.
• Supports as requested to supply feedback for the development of promotional materials and assists as needed in Corporate/B2B oriented administrative capacities.
• As requested, may travel and represent assigned parks or the organization at various events, tradeshows, conferences, or association-based activities.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED. Preferred Bachelor's Degree; Marketing/Sales, Hospitality, or related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of basic business software applications, ability to multi-task, strong time and project management skills, advanced written and oral communication skills, accurate data entry skills.
• Knowledge of ticketed systems, CRM (preferably Salesforce), and Corporate/B2B segment.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Expect possible travel (10%-20%)