Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is looking for a Sales Manager for our Marketing Department. This position reports to our Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

At Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo you will find a rewarding and challenging career that offers you the training, development opportunities and competitive benefits for which you've been looking. Apply now to become part of the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in America. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has an expert team of individuals dedicated to being the industry leader.

Applicants may email resumes to careers@lowryparkzoo.com  or fax to 813-935-9486.  No phone calls please.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for making a monthly sales goal/budget set forth.
• Cultivate and contract rental space within the Zoo (Saunders Pavilion, Key West Deck, Wallaroo, Lecture Hall, etc.) with primary focus on the new Safari Lodge. 
• Work to solicit new business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce meetings and/ or convention business.
• Prepare sales proposals to clients incorporating clearly defined terms and conditions. 
• Assist client in menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decorations, traffic flow, room set-up, zoo extras.
• Up-sell client events and services the zoo offers.
• Confirm in writing to client all requirements via sales proposal.
• Answer and return calls from prospective rental clients. Establish an effective sales call cycle for key customers, partners and contacts.
• Perform site visits with prospective rental clients.
• Maintain constant contact with Corporate and Association meeting planners and maintain membership with industry associations.
• Marketing & Sales annual plan recommendations and coordination required. For example, suggested media buys and preparing direct mail pieces for distribution. 
• Attends tradeshows and sales fairs.
• Administrative duties as assigned including submitting accurate sales tracking data and expense reports.
• Works on other projects as assigned by manager.

Skills Needed:

• Must be proficient in use of basic Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Must be deadline oriented.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision with general direction from manager.
• Must have strong writing skills.
• Applicants must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle everyday situations quickly and effectively.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize workload to insure timely completion of assignments.
• Must be able to work well with the public while providing excellent customer service to clients and staff.

Bachelor’s degree in sales, business, public relations, marketing or related field required, along with at least two years experience in sales preferably in field of hotel, restaurants, catering, convention, or special events.

• MPI member desired.
• Must be able to work without frequent breaks.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• When necessary, work on scheduled days off, including weekends.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (i.e. heat, rain, cold)
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.