Group Sales Associate (Full Time)

At the Crayola Experience, we are ambassadors for the power of color and creativity. Each day, we help children discover the magic of color through hands-on experiences that allow them to express their unique ideas so they blossom into inspired, original adults. Help children discover the magic by joining us as a Group Sales Associate!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for contacting group representatives and selling them on bringing their organization to the Crayola Experience for their outing. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve annual sales goals and objectives.

• Contacts local hotels and motels, companies, schools, churches and organizations to establish specific day and consignment programs for the group members.

• Meets with potential group accounts (offsite) and delivers sales presentations and negotiates group sales rates.

• Develops sales materials as needed to supplement company provided materials. Works with the Consumer Activation, Education Marketing and Sales Teams, to communicate client needs and secure resources required to support CE group activity plans.

• Collaborates with the Store, Guest Services and Experience Teams to execute  special promotional events and programming (such as birthdays, summer camps, school trips, etc)

• Executes sales analytics to provide insight for business decisions

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in visitor services preferred.

• Experience with outside or group sales preferred.

• Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Must have reliable transportation (properly insured and registered vehicle) for travel to potential customer sites

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to appropriate guest service, admission and programming procedures and policies.

• PC proficient to input group reservation information into the scheduling software database.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Effective oral and written communications skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple functions and multitask.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE?

- Sales commissions

- Eligible to participate in Group Health Care Plan, including medical, dental, vision and prescription

- Free admission to Crayola Experience for employees

- Free admission tickets for family and friends

- Education Assistance Program

- Product discounts at Crayola Experience retail store 

- Flexible work schedule

- Generous food discounts in the Crayola Experience Cafe   

- Discounts on a wide variety of products and local services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel, and entertainment

- Fun contests and cool prizes

- Company sponsored employee events

- Company matched 401k

 Crayola is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, use of a guide or support animal for a disability, a relationship to a person with a disability, veteran status, having a GED (rather than a high school diploma), or any other legally-protected status.

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