Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,900.00 - $91,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a premier educational and entertainment facility dedicated to inspiring exploration and discovery of Earth's diverse ecosystems. Located in Draper, Utah, LLPA has been serving the community since 1997, providing over 650,000 educational experiences to students and welcoming more than ten million visitors since its new facility opening in 2014. Showcasing more than 4,000 animals across 650 species, LLPA highlights a broad range of ecosystems from kelp forests and coral reefs to the deep ocean and tropical rainforests. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 2019, LLPA is poised to become the largest... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business hospitality event management or related field
- 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in event sales hospitality or venue management
- Proven track record of generating 3M+ in annual event revenue
- Strong financial acumen and experience with pricing forecasting and contract negotiation
- Deep understanding of event logistics venue operations and guest experience design
- Exceptional communication organizational and client relationship skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business hospitality event management or related field master’s preferred
- 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in event sales hospitality or venue management
- Proven track record of generating 3M+ in annual event revenue
- Strong financial acumen and experience with pricing forecasting and contract negotiation
- Deep understanding of event logistics venue operations and guest experience design
- Exceptional communication organizational and client relationship skills
Job Duties
- Oversee pricing strategy yield management margin protection and forecasting for all event revenue streams
- Lead coach and support Event Sales Manager(s) and sales staff to achieve or exceed revenue targets
- Drive new business development through corporate outreach tourism networks partnerships and community engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key corporate wedding nonprofit and repeat clients
- Act as the primary liaison with the Food & Beverage partner to align menu offerings service execution and financial objectives
- Collaborate with Marketing to promote LLPA venues offerings and signature events
- Represent LLPA at trade shows tourism organizations and industry events
- Oversee event operations and ensure flawless execution of all LLPA events from planning through post-event review
- Uphold LLPA brand safety service and budget standards across all event types
- Lead post-event evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with Facilities Security Custodial AV and other internal teams to ensure operational readiness
- Maintain superior guest service standards and consistently high client satisfaction outcomes
- Build develop and retain a high-performing sales and operations team
- Implement training programs mentorship and incentive systems to improve performance and productivity
- Foster cross-departmental collaboration and ensure accountability through KPI tracking and performance reviews
- Create a culture of excellence innovation and proactive problem-solving
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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