Partnerships & Outbound Sales Lead

Merlin; Grapevine (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Paid time off

Merlin Magic Pass

Recognition programs

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merlin is seeking a field-based, hybrid Go-To-Market role in the DFW area to drive outbound sales, partnerships, and revenue growth focused on Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas and SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium.

You will prospect schools, youth groups, and community partners through in-person outreach, cold calling, and networking, with travel across the DFW metroplex and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Outbound sales, partnerships and revenue generation experience.
• Experience in hospitality/attractions or related guest-facing industries preferred.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own proactive outbound sales activity including cold outreach and prospecting.
• Source new opportunities with community, education and youth groups.
• Identify and secure new B2B partnerships and advertising with diverse stakeholders.
• Support events, trade shows, and conferences to boost brand visibility.
• Develop and close incremental revenue through schools and youth programs.
• Coordinate across teams to implement new tickets, products, pricing and booking strategies.
• Manage school/youth channels and communicate programs across touchpoints.

Skills

Outbound sales

Business development

Sponsorships/Partnerships

Event planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field

Job description

Merlin is seeking a field-based, hybrid Go-To-Market role in the DFW area to drive outbound sales, partnerships, and revenue growth focused on Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas and SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium.

You will prospect schools, youth groups, and community partners through in-person outreach, cold calling, and networking, with travel across the DFW metroplex and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.