Gameday Bay Indoor Waterpark Sales Manager

Join the dynamic team at Gameday Bay Indoor Waterpark in Canton, OH
, as we prepare to launch an exciting new destination for family fun and entertainment. As the Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the success of this brand-new indoor waterpark, opening in the first quarter of 2027. Starting early to mid-July 2026, you will help drive sales initiatives, build community relationships, and lead efforts to pre-sell season passes during the final construction phase.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fresh, vibrant business introducing a new experience to the Canton area.

• Develop and execute sales strategies focused on pre-selling season passes and booking group events.
• Assist with sales blitzes and cooperative marketing initiatives led by S&L Hospitality.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and S&L Hospitality to maintain up-to-date information and images on all external sites or platforms to optimize exposure and lead generation.
• Engage with the local community to build strong partnerships and support the waterpark’s growth.
• Participate in local associations, tourism bureaus, and chamber programs as an engaged representative of the waterpark.
• Actively monitor potential leads, ensuring prompt and professional proposals.
• Coordinate and secure bookings for meeting spaces, private and after-hours events, including food and beverage packages.
• Attend and participate in non-negotiable community and company events, including Enshrinement Week in August 2026.
• Collaborate with the S&L Home Office team in Verona, WI, for training and ongoing support, offered both onsite and virtually.
• Maintain a hands‑on, flexible presence during waterpark launch activities and early operations with continuation of participation in assigned events and operations.
• Maintain an active presence on social media to highlight waterpark activities, groups, and events.
• Stay informed of market competition, demand trends, and local events that impact occupancy and rate strategy.
• Understand the importance of groups and meeting segments.
• Provide timely reports and updates to communicate ongoing initiatives and successes.
• Greet incoming groups to ensure satisfaction, provide post‑hours contact guidance, and support group needs throughout the day.
• Collaborate with property accounting to manage group billing, posting accounts, and ensuring accuracy and timely follow‑up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven prior sales experience, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, or event sales.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in community involvement and relationship‑building.
• Ability to manage multiple sales channels and coordinate complex bookings.
• Willingness to attend key events and participate in community activities relevant to the role.
• High‑level understanding of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Physical ability to work in an active, indoor waterpark environment, including standing, sitting for long periods and occasional lifting.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office and promotional materials.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs as necessary to access various waterpark amenities and events.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written through various company platforms.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Visually sufficient to read, prepare, and analyze reports, contracts, and marketing materials.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed for events and bookings.
• May require local and overnight travel.

• Be part of an exciting new business venture in the Canton community.
• Opportunity to shape the sales and community presence of a premier indoor waterpark.
• Training and support from experienced professionals at S&L Corporate Office in Verona, WI.
• Dynamic and fun work environment.

This position is subject to successful completion of a background check as it relates to the responsibilities of the role.

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