VP, Marketing Job at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Tampa

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Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Overview

Vice President, Marketing - Tampa Florida Parks

Primary Purpose And Function Of Position

Lead the development and execution of the marketing discipline for the Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, Tampa Florida , a division of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Develop tactical plans that increase annual attendance, competitive position, brand distinction and revenue.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Developing smart, successful marketing strategies and tactical plans to drive annual attendance, revenue and control expense.

Providing command over the business, understanding the drivers and adjusting to maximize performance

Partnering with corporate teams on brand / park creative and media strategy, planning and execution, Directly leading all email, social, website, co-op and grassroots, field marketing.

Effectively assessing complex information to provide the best direction to the business in a highly visible role; monitoring metrics and feedback in a fast-paced environment, course correcting and optimizing as necessary to ensure proper utilization of resources.

Strategizing and leading team in the best local / grassroots marketing efforts including strategic partnerships with sports teams, local organizations, hotels etc.

Defining and implementing comprehensive reporting to measure and monitor marketing return, customer engagement, pass holder renewal, admissions revenue and EBITDA.

Providing oversight and guidance for internal creative services

Leading development of high-level presentations addressing marketing and park plan topics, financial performance, market updates, etc.

Creating and managing a significant budget covering all areas of marketing while aligning budget resources with prioritized marketing strategies and tactics

Actively engaging with peer group, specifically senior sales leaders and corporate colleagues, to develop strong and collaborative relationships that drive the overall business growth and success.

Qualifications For Position

An undergraduate degree is required; an MBA is desirable.

10 years of experience in Marketing

Capable of executive level oversight of multiple areas to include : advertising, promotions, media and public relations, digital marketing, social, loyalty programs, data and analytics.

Ability to simplify complex business challenges to drive alignment of impacted stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include polished oral and visual presentations.

Must have strong creative campaign development skills that align with brand stewardship.

Superior multi-tasking, competing priority management and speed to execution designed for a fast-paced, flexible and demanding environment.

Effective tactical execution, including alignment, identification and prioritization of resources. Superior analytical aptitude with strong bottom-line orientation.

Experience in developing and managing complex budgets.

The Perks Of The Position

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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