Parques Reunidos is one of the leading, fastest-growing leisure park operators in the world. With 50 years' experience, it owns and operates more than 60 parks across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia. We are currently looking for a: Head of Events & Entertainment Collaborate with Director of Events and Entertainment to evaluate current event and entertainment product in all European parks. Provide actionable insights and direction on how to improve park experience through enhanced, improved, or additional entertainment-based elements. Work with park teams to trouble-shoot challenged executions, identify solutions for improvement Utilize insights from consumer research, results of park event executions and industry benchmarking to develop and execute event concepts with high consumer appeal, and high revenue and EBITDA growth generation potential Collaborate with Transformation, Operations, Customer and Technical teams to develop branded, scalable concepts that can be executed at multiple sites, after a test and learn assessment Work with Customer and park teams to develop and execute seasonal calendars of events that drive pass sales, pass revenues, loyalty and increased visit frequency Partner with transformation and technical teams to identify potential CAPEX requirements to improve entertainment elements (lighting, sound, staging) Work with parks and vendors to efficiently develop and execute creative concepts Develop efficient methods for safely setting up and removing seasonal event elements from parks Communication - Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel Financial Acumen - Ability to manage budgets, control and forecast costs Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, research and collect data, draw valid conclusions and execute mitigating strategies in a timely manner Project/Program Management: Understand and manage projects and programs from concept to completion. Develop and achieve strategic objectives, plans and time schedules; organize and manage competing priorities, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to detail Flexibility - Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing demands for multiple concurrent project Initiative and Adaptability - Take initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment Computer Proficiency - MS Office Suite, Excel, and Outlook Experience : Minimum three years of leadership experience in theme parks events Experience in creative concept development and deployment Proven experience driving increased profitability via events and entertainment deployment Do not miss the chance to spark your career now! #J-18808-Ljbffr
