Sales and Marketing Director jobs in Missouri

WHO WE ARE

Spinnaker Resorts develops, markets and provides property management for 12 resorts that offer different experiences, as each location has unique topography and local flavor. From the low-key coastal paradise of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to the sunny shores of Ormond Beach, Florida, to the neon and natural draw of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri, or to the historical charm of Williamsburg, Virginia – Spinnaker Resorts has developed resorts that our owners and guests love to return to after previously experiencing vacation days filled with leisure and exploration.

An award-winning vacation ownership company, Spinnaker Resorts offers a variety of opportunities for talented individuals who seek a rewarding career in helping make vacation ownership dreams come true. What makes us memorable, in addition to our excellent quality accommodations, amenities and property management, is our company’s exceptional customer service and dedication to our owners and guests.

As we continue to expand our operations, consider starting a career with a company made up of over 600 industry professionals dedicated to one common goal: providing our owners and guests with the most extraordinary vacation experience possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Hilton Head Marketing Manager’s role is to support sales and marketing in achieving all performance objectives by overseeing all marketing activities and programs in Hilton Head Marketing. Additionally, recruit, train and provide leadership to all marketing staff managers and members while developing and maintaining relationships with brokers, merchants, vendors, community leaders and corporate marketing.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

MARKETING ADMINISTRATION (Welcome Center and Tour Desk)

· Review weekly department payroll for twenty or more employees.(LP, Inhouse, Tradeshow)

· Create a weekly tour flow chart to assist all marketing departments with tour scheduling.

· Work closely with Regional Director of Marketing and sales managers to produce optimum tour flow and to create effective tour rotation.

· Manage relationships with marketing partners such as hotel groups, restaurants, and various gifting partners.

· Communicate with sales managers on optimum mini vacation, inhouse, local promotions tour flow

LOCAL MARKETING

In-House Department/Local Promotions/FTF/Tradeshows

· Manage In-house Manager and/or lead associates, Marketing Manager, Local Promotions Manager and staff and in the local Market including recruiting, staffing, motivation, retention, performance management, interviewing, scheduling, assigning job responsibilities and duties.

· Manage check-in process and special event planning for owners and guests throughout the week.

· Work closely with the Regional Director of Marketing and sales manager to plan and implement new strategies, Owner events, Owner Updates, package sales, concierges’ services and operating procedures.

· Monitor tour volume, package sales, FTF/TS sales, tour costs, show rates, VPG and constantly search for methods to improve efficiencies.

· Manage hours per tour & inhouse penetration.

Special Events and Road Show/Trade Show Marketing (if applicable)

· Assist Regional Marketing Director with Marketing Manager and Marketing representatives responsible for generating tours at Special Events and Regional Road Show/Trade Show events.

· Work closely with Managers to acquire new locations, programs, hire new employees and improve the programs.

· Work closely with the Regional Marketing Director to plan and implement new strategies and operating procedures.

· Monitor tour volume, tour costs, show rates, VPG and constantly search for methods to improve the same.

· Assist with Lead generation to support the telemarketing rooms

REFERRAL GENERATION (Owner and Non-Owner)

· Work closely with Administrative Managers to generate referral leads and tours and promote our Owner and Non-Owner Referral Programs.

· Create new procedures and promotions for referral generation.

· Maintain consistent average of 5.0 referrals per tour through various programs at Visitor Center/Tour Desk.

VENDOR MARKETING

· Mini-Vacation Tours

• Work closely with Regional Marketing Director and other Marketing managers at other Spinnaker Resorts properties to generate mini-vacation tours from outside telemarketing, direct mail, direct tours vendors and web-based tour companies.
• Establish solid relationships with outside vendors.
• Monitor tour volume, package sales volume, tour costs, show rates, VPG and constantly search for methods to improve the same.

· Day Drive Tours

• Work closely with regional Director of Marketing and other Marketing Managers at Spinnaker properties to generate day drive tours from outside telemarketing, direct tours, direct mail, and web-based tour companies.
• Establish solid relationships with outside vendors.
• Monitor tour volume, tour costs, show rates, VPG and constantly search for methods to improve the same.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and QUALIFICATIONS

· Ability to recruit, supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

· Ability to develop and implement Marketing procedures and protocols

· Ability to have attention to detail and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Ability to effectively deal with people and situations

· Knowledge of marketing practices and conventions

· Ability to analyze and solve problems

· Knowledge of marketing media and funding sources

· Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

· Employee development and performance management skills

· General knowledge of vacation ownership concepts

· Knowledge of available gift options (certificates, restaurant vouchers, etc.)

· Ability to work in an outdoor environment

· Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, email, SPI. CRMS, reporting

· 10 years of proven success in the timeshare/vacation ownership industry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Branson, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person