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Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment · 6 days ago

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Gatlinburg, TN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment is a leader in family entertainment, offering unique experiences across multiple locations in the Smoky Mountains. The Sales and Marketing Assistant plays a key role in driving guest engagement and brand awareness by collaborating with various teams to execute campaigns, coordinate events, and manage social media content.

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Responsibilities

Assist with trade shows, media events, and VIP tours, including occasional travel within Tennessee and surrounding states

Support the sales team with special events and new relationship development

Provide outstanding customer service and represent Ripley’s Attractions at events and festivals

Assist with the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing programs, including email, social media, and content marketing

Collect and post on social media as Ripley’s Attractions Tennessee, keeping all upcoming events and promotions up to date

Organize and plan promotional presentations and community events, including logistics and vendor coordination

Assist with developing and managing content and social media marketing programs

Provide support to media representatives during onsite filming or events

Work with Marketing Coordinator and Special Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute events, including corporate meetings, community gatherings, and special occasions

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during events to ensure client satisfaction

Maintain accurate records of event activities and prepare post-event evaluations for continuous improvement

Direct calls, emails, and inquiries to the appropriate department

Other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualification

Sales experienceMarketing experienceEvent coordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteCopywriting skillsMultitasking abilitiesDependabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-starter

Required

1–3 years of experience in sales, marketing, or event coordination, preferably in the hospitality or attractions industry

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with social, digital, and email marketing platforms

Self-starter who can independently move projects forward and meet deadlines

Outgoing, friendly, and able to talk to people of all ages about Ripley's Attractions

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed for events

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions as business dictates

Dependable, punctual, and receptive to feedback for continuous improvement

Company

Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment

Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has grown to be a global leader in family entertainment with more than 100 attractions across nine countries.

Founded in 1918

Orlando, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees