Published on Monday, February 1, 2010
Open position at Sinha Danse
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Company: |
Sinha Danse |
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Area: |
Culture, sports and leasure |
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Job Title: |
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING |
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Field: |
Management |
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Type of Position: |
Permanent full time |
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Region: |
Greater Montreal Area |
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Salary: |
32 000 $ to 45 000 $, according to experience |
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Description:
A Montreal based dance company, established in 1991, is looking for a Director of Development and Marketing with a solid management background, in order to increase its exposure on a national and international level. The company specializes in the creation, production and promotion of contemporary dance. The selected candidate will report to Board of Directors and work closely with the Director General and Artistic Director. He or she will participate in the implementation of the Strategic Plan, while staying true to the mission and values of the company, as well as the vision of its founder. This person will be responsible for detecting new opportunities for the company and for developing new projects/markets/clients/partners. As a proven manager in the arts field, your development and marketing experience should allow you to efficiently manage all of the company's activities and to fulfil its mandate. This position may require you to travel in order to represent the company abroad. Availability to work flexible hours is expected.
RESPONSIBLITIES AND REQIRED SKILLS
- Define key development areas and implement the annual Marketing and Communication Plan in accordance with the company's Strategic Plan and the established budget.
- Identify and develop potential market segments as well as promotion and co-promotion opportunities on a national and international level, while maintaining those already established on a local level.
- Develop and strengthen the dance company's image with its target audiences.
- Stay connected with happenings in arts scene, particularly in the field of dance and other fields inherent to the company's creations.
- Review, maintain and expand a network of contacts for the company and create an efficient database.
- Develop and maintain business relations with different players in the industry who can help increase exposure for the company.
- Ensure efficient management of the dance company; evaluate financial and material needs by closely following the budget and updating various databases.
- Gather information and submit grant applications to various foundations and funding organizations.
- Negotiate and ratify contracts (collaborators, partners, artists, promoters, etc.)
- Establish pricing and promotion policies for shows/events.
- Participate in establishing an organizational structure which suits the needs of the company.
- Plan and organize the work of permanent and temporary employees according to the needs and established budgets.
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Required Qualifications |
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Diplomas: |
You have a University Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Management or a related field. |
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Experience: |
You have a minimum of three to five years experience in a similar position, preferably in the field of dance or a related artistic field. |
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Languages |
You are bilingual (English and French), both written and spoken. |
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Additional information: |
You have a solid network of contacts or at least the ability to build such a network. You have a strong interest for the arts, particularly for contemporary dance. You are able to consult and collaborate with individuals or teams already in place. |
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