About The Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions (MoI) is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain. Our story began in 2015 and has not stopped growing since. Today, the Museum of Illusions is a recognized brand and leading attraction with almost 50 locations, welcoming over 15 million visitors worldwide

At the Museum of Illusions, we understand the power of play, exploration, and creativity. We are curious and open to people thinking outside the box. As we are rapidly growing, we invite you to join us in our mission to bring interactive, immersive, and fun experiences to everyone who is eager to have their mind blown!

About the Job

The Museum of Illusion Seattle is looking for an innovative and dynamic sales professional to own and grow our B2B group sales and museum buyouts. Our Sales Managers are responsible for driving revenue and maintaining strong relationships with business decisions makers, understanding the client’s needs and effectively presenting our museum as the solution that meets those needs. They have strong business acumen and an understanding of KPIs and business planning to strategically know how to impact business.

The ideal candidate will have strong outbound sales experience (+5 years) with a contact list of established relationships and historical data showing their previous successes. 

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully identifying and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Make outbound calls to prospective clients such as corporate groups, agencies, tourism organizations, conference planners and other organizations for group visits or event bookings.
• Introduce the museum’s USP, identify the client’s needs, and provide solutions that meet/exceed these needs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations or sales pitches, showcasing the museum’s offerings and customizing proposals to meet the needs of prospective clients.
• Offer customizable options for private events to enhance the visitor experience, including special tours, exclusive access to certain exhibits, or tailored educational sessions. Upsell additional services like catering or special merchandise.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and market competition.
• Engage with local schools and educational institutions to promote educational visits and workshops, emphasizing the museum's educational value.
• Coordinate logistics such as setting up spaces, arranging for necessary equipment, and ensuring that operations staff are briefed about the event specifics.
• Regularly attend local community events, business meetings, and networking events to promote the Museum of Illusions.
• Form partnerships and affiliate relationships with local businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and event planners. This includes negotiating mutually beneficial agreements, such as package deals or cross-promotional opportunities.

Preferred Skills + Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or comparable working experience preferably in a similar industry (such as Entertainment, Hospitality, Tourism, Immersive Experiences).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Has a professional network of strong contacts within a variety of industries for future revenue opportunities/partnerships with MOI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented individual who can work independently and collaboratively with teams based throughout the US and with corporate headquarters.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and has fun along the way.

Compensation

• $60,000-$80,000 base salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to earn monthly commissions.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various discount programs and perks!
• Employee discounts at our museums!

Company Statement: Museum of Illusions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.