Marketing and Business Development Manager

A new opportunity has come up with a wellknown event management firm our client is looking for a Marketing and Business Development Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the marketing communications business development and fundraising e orts of the firm.

This position will work closely with the Executive Manager for Marketing and Communications and the senior management team to develop and implement marketing and business development strategies that increase brand awareness drive ticket sales engage audiences expand the institutions reach foster partnerships and generate revenue. The Marketing and Business Development Manager will also be responsible for managing a team of marketing communications and business development professionals and collaborating with external partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing marketing strategies to promote products or services to current customers as well as new ones
  
• Analyzing data to identify opportunities for growth in existing markets or the development of new markets
  
• Establishing longterm strategic plans to achieve company goals such as increasing brand awareness or increasing market share
  
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract new customers increase brand awareness and increase loyalty from existing customers
  
• Managing operational activities such as pricing inventory management and product development
  
• Managing the marketing department staff and overseeing the implementation of marketing campaigns
  
• Developing new products and services based on customer preferences and market trends
  
• Determining which methods of advertising are most effective for the company based on cost reach and return on investment
  

Requirements

• Bachelors or master s degree in marketing and communications or a related eld.
  
• At least ve years of experience in marketing and communications and business development of which at least 2 years in a leading role preferably in a theatre or performing arts setting.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and compelling copy for various digital and print channels.
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  
• Welladept in all facets of marketing and business development functions
  
• Intensive exposure to cultural arts/art exhibitions/museums/arts festival
  
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret market data and make datadriven decisions.
  
• Experience in event planning and project management.
  
• Financial acumen to develop and manage budgets e ectively.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a teamoriented environment.
  
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of marketing and communications and business development professionals.
  
• Fluency in English is a must and knowledge of another language would be a plus.
  

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