Merlin Entertainments

General Manager

Location (Country-State-City) US-MI-Auburn Hills
Job ID
2025-11056
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan

What you'll bring to the team



The General Manager (of a Single Site or Cluster/Large) is responsible for delivery of the attraction(s) strategy, short and long-term EBITDA, and guest satisfaction goals. Supporting the team with ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable, world-class guest experience and that every member of the team embraces and exhibits our company values. 

Qualifications & Experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive a guest-first, data-driven culture to understand and anticipate guest needs

  • Develop and execute a robust, multi-channel marketing strategy for products and experiences

  • Segment and target customers, identifying new markets and audiences

  • Role model guest-facing behaviors and act as a brand ambassador internally and externally

  • Safeguard brand integrity across all PR and marketing activities

  • Drive operational excellence to ensure attractions exceed guest expectations

  • Ensure attractions operate at maximum efficiency with appropriate staffing levels

  • Optimize revenue per capita (RPC), yield, and volume strategy across all channels

  • Manage P&L performance, productivity strategy, and sustainable growth initiatives

  • Deliver EBITDA growth, cost control plans, and long-term financial objectives

  • Activate revenue levers and identify new growth and monetization opportunities

  • Deliver capital projects on time, on budget, and in line with ROIC targets

  • Drive innovation, proactively identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and adapt quickly

  • Lead Health & Safety excellence, including risk management, business continuity, and crisis planning

  • Maintain a low-risk operating environment with strong profit protection measures

  • Drive employee engagement, meeting or exceeding company benchmarks

  • Implement HR, talent management, DEI&A, wellbeing, and CSR initiatives

  • Develop diverse talent pipelines, succession planning, and high-performance teams

  • Lead with visibility, embody company values, and foster a culture of openness and safety

  • Cascade relevant information effectively across teams

  • Execute organizational change programs and group-wide best practices

  • Build and sustain external partnerships with nonprofits, local businesses, and authorities

  • Leverage customer insight, analytics, and route-to-purchase understanding to inform decision-making

  • Manage leaders across diverse functions and operate effectively in matrixed environments

  • Demonstrate proven leadership in complex operational businesses at varying stages of growth

  • Perform additional duties as reasonably required within the scope of the role

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field (preferred)

  • Minimum of three years of management-level experience in a high–visitor-volume business

  • Proven track record of delivering EBITDA targets for at least two years

  • Experience working with children and families (preferred)

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with an operational mindset

  • Demonstrated ability to drive business performance and achieve results

  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to assess data while maintaining a big-picture view

  • Resilient, confident, and able to challenge constructively with sound judgment

  • Charismatic, creative leader who inspires innovation and engagement

  • High energy with the discipline and focus to execute effectively

  • Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced, changing environments

  • Operates with integrity, purpose, and strong self-awareness

  • Growth mindset with empathy and strong emotional intelligence

  • Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills

  • Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute independently at a high level

  • Strong commitment to exceptional guest service and customer experience

  • Effective communicator who thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments

Benefits

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Pay Range

Compensation between USD $80,000.00/Yr.-USD $90,000.00/Yr.

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