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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!
We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.
We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:
Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
Authentic Compassion:We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.
If this all sounds like YOU, read on….
Job Description:
Job Disclosures:
Location: (On-site) Houston
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to lead marketing strategies and tactics for Meow Wolf’s Houston exhibition, including external partnerships. Part marketer, part strategist, and part Meow Wolf superfan, this experienced individual has deep marketing, tourism and media knowledge in Houston combined with an acute business mentality, a passion for optimization, and a drive for crazy-fast growth. This includes acquiring and retaining Meow Wolf exhibition visitors & fans through brand awarenessand interest-building campaigns, paid media strategy and execution, content strategy, community outreach campaigns, partnership marketing, as well as promotion for community events, programming and concerts that are held at Meow Wolf. This experienced individual will manage and lead community outreach targeting the tourist audience segment, as well as residents to grow our awareness and visitor base, ultimately sparking imagination in millions of lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Evangelize and establish Meow Wolf Houston as a must-see attraction through strategic marketing initiatives
Manage and lead conversion-based tactics to drive ticket sales for visitors in Houston (locals and tourists) as well as those planning to travel to the area.
Create and oversee campaigns spanning the entire acquisition and retention funnel of exhibition ticket sales, as well as for community events, programs and concerts.
Work closely with Senior Leadership in Marketing, Communications, and Exhibition Operations to meet all marketing priorities.
Acquire new business opportunities by generating targeted group sales leads through hotel and tour packages, and working closely with industry partners to host tours and familiarization trips.
Join tour and travel associations to begin collecting leads and maintain access to current tourism research, and create partnership opportunities within the tourism industry and local hotel concierges.
Leverage partnerships, both strategic and through off-site activations, with local organizations and entities to capitalize on influx of visitors to the Houston metro area, to increase awareness, pique interest and ultimately convert to general admission ticket sales revenue.
Drive interest in private events and group sales through collaboration with internal digital marketing team, as well as through partnerships with local tourism entities
Project manage local, internal exhibition photography and videography requests.
Acquire new customers by:
Attracting and generating awareness by engaging in Houston activities both on- and off-site, including in tourists and local audience segments
Engaging online (organic social, paid media) and offline (OOH / print / audio) channels
Developing and executing a marketing campaign calendar, communicating important changes and setting expectations intra- and inter-exhibition team
Manage the day to day and project management duties of organic local social media channels
Curating and executing monthly email marketing campaigns aimed at increasing visitation
Promoting Meow Wolf Houston through user generated content, on both owned and third-party channels
Developing, reviewing, updating and implementing strategic planning of the business including sales, financial performance; Delivering regular reports of campaign results, including evaluation of KPIs/ROI
Developing and maintaining relationships with key members of the Houston tourism, hospitality industry, and consumer relations.
Direct and coordinate local marketing activities to meet business and profitability growth objectives of the attraction
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Ensure adherence to Meow Wolf’s parent brand and identity in campaigns and in all communication channels, in concert with a location, property or sub-brand.
Proactively keep abreast of current trends and events in marketing, social technologies, new media and relevant industries (i.e., themed and immersive entertainment).
Strategize and innovate marketing initiative around key data metrics including survey results and Net Promoter Score, length of stay, programming and repeat visitation.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
BS/BA in Business Administration, Marketing and Communications, Hospitality and Tourism or Advertising, or equivalent experience.
10+ years professional experience in marketing
Current or recent business and market experience in Houston required.
Established relationships with key, local hospitality entities is ideal.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, data-driven, with a high degree of financial literacy.
Must be able to work in a (very) fast-paced environment, multi-task and prioritize, be alright with ambiguity, and value collaboration with team members, including remote leadership.
Energetic, inquisitive, and collaborative with a great attitude and go-getter mentality.
Ability to honor the brand as it is while elevating it to a new level of recognition in the world.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. This position also works in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/ or enclosed spaces.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
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