Sales and Marketing Manager

Parkwood Theatres; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazlitt Theatre requires a Sales and Marketing Manager to lead marketing and promotion for the venue and its creative programme. You will drive audience development and manage campaigns, ensuring alignment with the theatre’s overall vision.

Salary is circa £29,785 per annum, with a permanent, full-time contract and a requirement to work flexibly to meet deadlines and events.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering marketing campaigns for a venue or cultural project.
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Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated marketing and press campaigns aligned with the theatre's vision.

Skills

Marketing campaigns

Social media

Audience development

Communication skills

Research & analytics

Digital strategy

Education

Experience in theatre marketing

Tools

Social media platforms

Budget management

Job description

Sales and Marketing Manager | Hazlitt Theatre

Permanent, full time 40 hrs a week.

Salary £29,785

Responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Hazlitt Theatre, the creative programme and audience development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering fully integrated marketing and press campaigns in line with the overall vision of The Hazlitt Theatre and its communications objectives.
• Devising and implementing research and analysis activity, including show specific pieces of research and longer-term in depth projects in line with Hazlitt Theatre marketing objectives.
• Develop the venue’s usage of Social Media outlets in order for the theatre to become a more effective communicator with its customers, to promote productions and events and increase ticket sales at the box office.
• Assisting in the development of The Hazlitt Theatre digital strategy and to advise on new developments and opportunities for the use of new digital technologies
• Maximising positive media coverage for The Hazlitt Theatre relating to the shows and events provided
• Monitoring outcomes and delivering projects within budget and to tight deadlines
• Work closely with the Director - Programme and Productions and the Theatre’s Operation Manager to seek opportunities to develop and create new audiences and customers for the Hazlitt Theatre.
• Collection, creation and development of all seasonal brochures.
• Lead on certain events the venue hosts in a calendar year. (In house productions & VIP nights).
• Maintain effective communications with external agencies, suppliers, media, production companies, performance artists and customers, acting with courtesy and professionalism at all times.
• Work with promoters and producers on the development of marketing plans and sales for incoming shows.
• Built relationships with upcoming artists and promoters and assist with creating sales opportunities through paid for support.
• Working in a similar role
• Knowledge of social media and digital strategies
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Good Communication Skills
• The ability to work well independently, and as part of a team
• The ability to show resilience under pressure
• Previous experience of working in a theatre environment