Director of Commercial Growth

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Commercial Growth to lead the charge in enhancing revenue streams for Worthing Theatres & Museum. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing an ambitious commercial strategy aimed at driving growth and profitability. The successful candidate will leverage analytical skills and a data-driven approach to identify new market opportunities, set financial targets, and implement procedures that align with the organization's charitable objectives. If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to the financial sustainability of a cultural institution, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape its future.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to drive revenue growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a venue hire strategy to diversify income.
• Strategic development of bars and concessions to increase revenue.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Development

Commercial Awareness

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Commercial Growth is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of Worthing Theatres & Museum. This post will drive the organisations trading subsidiary commercial revenue streams which support WTM to achieve its charitable objectives and the long term financial sustainability of the charity.

The postholder will work closely with the Executive, Senior Management Team and Trading Board to develop and deliver on an ambitious commercial strategy to drive growth and increase profitability, maximising the potential of WTM's multiple commercial revenue streams.

This post will take an analytical, data-driven approach to commercial income, promoting growth, maintaining profit margins, setting targets, establishing procedures to meet commercial ambitions, identifying new market opportunities and diversifying the income streams to ensure that WTM achieves its significant financial targets.

Key Priorities

1. Develop and implement a venue hire strategy, diversifying the income strands to deliver on ambitious financial targets.
2. Strategic development of the bars and concessions, across the portfolio of venues including the new cafe in the Museum, to facilitate a significant increase in secondary spend & achieving increased income targets.

Closing Date: 27th April 2025
2 years fixed term due to limited funding, with potential to become permanent if financial targets are met.