Stadium Theatre for the Performing Arts Centre March 2024

Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director/CEO

Position Summary: The Business Development Director is responsible for the acquisition, managing and revenue collection of event sponsorships, private receptions, advertising for the Stadium’s program book, dining guide, manage fundraising events, donations, legacy wall campaign and grant writing.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Identify opportunities and initiate contact with prospective community partners for sponsorships, program book advertising and the dining guide
• Steward relationships to build strong, positive and lasting connections
• Travel required to maintain regular visitation with clients and to deliver marketing materials
• Generate sales contracts and invoices and collect revenue
• Responsible for operating annual events; Auction for the Arts, Beer Fest, Culinary Secrets, Wine Women and Jewelry
• Main contact for VIP behind the curtain experiences, delegate tasks as needed.
• Process and record donation requests
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure accuracy of advertisements
• Maintain database of all sponsors and advertisers with their financial and support history
• Develop strategies to meet or exceed established sales goals
• Attend networking events
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and sponsored events
• Plan and attend all private receptions and coordinate sponsor’s requests with caterer or Hospitality Director
• Develop and grow Legacy Wall donor sales
• Grant writing and the management of submissions, receipts and closeouts.
• Additional duties not in this job description may be required

Qualifications and Abilities:

• 5 years professional sales experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
• Demonstrated success in a position requiring direct contact and relationship building with clients
• Ability to work independently and coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously with great attention to detail
• Must have the physical ability to lift 20lbs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cathy@stadiumtheatre.com. Learn more and apply online at https://bit.ly/StadiumApply

The Stadium Theatre & Conservatory is dedicated to celebrating and cultivating a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We acknowledge that this process is a journey and that our commitment is essential and ongoing. Individuals of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person