Schools and Groups Booking Coordinator

Sea Life•Grapevine, TX

6d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to connect classrooms, groups, and ocean adventures? 🌊🐠📚 At SEA LIFE Dallas, our Schools & Groups Coordinator plays a key role in bringing learning to life and creating unforgettable experiences for schools, tour groups, and special event guests. This role is perfect for someone who loves building relationships, staying organized, and being the friendly connection between our attraction and the community. From the first inquiry to welcoming groups on-site, you’ll be the go-to expert who ensures every visit is smooth, exciting, and memorable 🚌✨ Qualifications & Experience Why You’ll Love This Role 💙 A people-focused role where you build meaningful relationships with schools and community partners 🤝 A mix of office work and on-site engagement—no two days are the same 🖥️🐢 The chance to support education, exploration, and conservation awareness 🌎 A fun, fast-paced environment surrounded by marine life and passionate teammates 🐬 Opportunities to grow your skills in sales, marketing, and event coordination 🚀 What You’ll Do 🐙 Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with schools, tour operators, and group leaders 📞📧 Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat group business to maximize attendance and revenue 📈 Achieve volume and revenue targets for your assigned markets 💰 Serve as the main point of contact for schools and groups from booking through arrival 📝🎟️ Assist with on-site coordination and welcoming of groups to ensure a smooth guest experience 👋😊 Submit weekly and monthly booking and revenue reports to leadership 📊 Maintain and update client lists, association contacts, and event schedules 🗂️ Drive incremental group business through outreach and relationship-building 🚍 Assist with marketing campaigns, program analysis, and promotional efforts 📣 Help plan and support special events, promotions, and educational programs 🎉📚 Develop and manage client schedules, checklists, and communication tools to ensure flawless execution 📋 Conduct follow-up calls to nurture long-term client relationships 🤝 Coordinate sales calls, presentations, and collateral materials 🎤📄 Partner with attraction operations to ensure events and group visits are executed smoothly 🐠⚙️ What We’re Looking For 🌟 🎓 High school diploma or GED required (college degree preferred) 🧑‍💼 At least 2 years of customer service experience (call center or sales experience is a plus) 📞 Strong written and verbal communication skills 🗂️ Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized in a fast-paced environment 💻 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) 😊 Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities 🤝 Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills 🌊 A passion for guest experience, education, and teamwork Benefits 🎉 Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉 🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡 🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work! 💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth. 🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us! Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨ Pay Range USD $18.00/Hr.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required (college degree preferred)
At least 2 years of customer service experience (call center or sales experience is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities
Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills
A passion for guest experience, education, and teamwork

Responsibilities

Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with schools, tour operators, and group leaders
Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat group business to maximize attendance and revenue
Achieve volume and revenue targets for your assigned markets
Serve as the main point of contact for schools and groups from booking through arrival
Assist with on-site coordination and welcoming of groups to ensure a smooth guest experience
Submit weekly and monthly booking and revenue reports to leadership
Maintain and update client lists, association contacts, and event schedules
Drive incremental group business through outreach and relationship-building
Assist with marketing campaigns, program analysis, and promotional efforts
Help plan and support special events, promotions, and educational programs
Develop and manage client schedules, checklists, and communication tools to ensure flawless execution
Conduct follow-up calls to nurture long-term client relationships
Coordinate sales calls, presentations, and collateral materials
Partner with attraction operations to ensure events and group visits are executed smoothly

Benefits

Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions.
Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!

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