EPCOR CENTRE Job Posting – Marketing and Sales Manager
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that welcomes over 600,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, co-create meaningful experiences of excellence with our internal and external communities, support artists and celebrate the artistic expression of everybody. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced team player to fill the full-time position of Marketing Manager. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Manager provides leadership and support to both staff and management teams. Primary responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, manage and evaluate all marketing strategies and campaigns to advance organizational goals
- Develop and manage the annual marketing budget, processing purchase orders, verifying reconciliation of accounts and reporting on variances
- Develop and lead sales strategies for programming, arts learning and other departmental initiatives, tracking and reporting on ticket sales, registrations and other revenue-generating activities
- Lead the development and implementation of centre-wide marketing initiatives, including advertising, promotional signage, collateral distribution and cross promotional initiatives
- Actively build relationships with resident companies, arts partners, businesses, community groups and advertising outlets to create plans and grow innovative partnerships that will increase EPCOR CENTRE’s reach and impact
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, particularly box office, programming and fund and business development departments to increase audiences and patrons of EPCOR CENTRE
- Develop and lead market research and Tessitura® marketing database, leading a centre-wide Tessitura® users marketing committee
The Marketing Manager is the member of the Marketing and Communications team who is responsible for all aspects of marketing and plays a key role in achieving EPCOR CENTRE’s sales goals. The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans, strategies and campaigns based on analyses of reports, audience response, market opportunities - and creativity.
Applicants should have a degree or diploma in marketing and 5 yrs. experience in a professional management role. Experience in brand development and business development are assets.
This position has a 40-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend work required. A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, is offered.
To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Human Resources
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9
Email: employment@epcorcentre.org
Deadline for all applications: August 31, 2014.
Please state the position you are applying for. No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
