Market Theatre seeks Marketing Manager

Last edited: February 17, 2010

Posted by Business and Arts South Africa

The Market Theatre Foundation, an internationally renowned premier arts institution, seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual for the post of Marketing Manager.

Requirements
- Ability to manage staff as well as to develop systems and procedures
- Proven competency in managing budgets
- Ability to operate at strategic level on marketing issues
- 5 years experience in working in marketing in the arts and entertainment sector
- High level of discipline, punctuality and respect for deadlines
- Good planning and report writing skills
- Good PR/interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of complex software programmes relevant to the marketing field
- At least code 8 drivers’ licence
- A degree or diploma in marketing or related field

Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and review a strategic marketing and public relations plan in order to ensure continuing good communication between the Market and its various stakeholders
- Take overall responsibility for the marketing of the Market’s various components consisting of the Theatre, the Laboratory and Photo Workshop through electronic and printed media
- Oversee overall marketing function including production, publicity, marketing and implementation of marketing infrastructure
- Devise and implement a plan to increase advance sales of theatre productions and increase the database
- Support the Chief Executive Officer in aligning strategic planning with development and fundraising strategies, co-ordination of fundraising, relationship building, image-building, communications and marketing
- In conjunction with the Fundraiser and the heads of the Theatre, Lab and Photo Workshop, coordinate corporate marketing and public relations campaigns in order to enhance the Market brand and institutional visibility
- Overall management of the staff of the marketing unit including performance assessment and identification of staff development needs
- Devise and monitor the implementation of a marketing and communication strategy in order to position the Market as a key player in arts and culture locally and internationally
- Ensure that the Council and senior management are regularly informed of the activities of the marketing unit by means of reports and briefings
- Compile and monitor the utilization of the Marketing Unit’s operational budget and ensure that the resources are utilized economically, efficiently and effectively
- Develop and maintain a high level of customer care and good quality service delivery
- Plan and commission research programmes as required to inform strategic and programme planning in marketing, publicity and audience development
- Develop and maintain strong relations with the media and assist in identifying positive media potential in order to maximise good media coverage for the Foundation and its three divisions
- Take responsibility as the first point of contact for customer relations in the context of marketing queries
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post

Interested people should email their CVs and certified copies of their certificates, including three contactable referees, to: sibongisenim@markettheatre.co.za. Or send by post to: The Chief Executive Officer, Market Theatre Foundation, PO Box 8656 Johannesburg, 2000. For enquiries phone 011 832 1641 ext 112. Closing date: 05 March 2010

A competitive remuneration package will be offered depending on experience.

Candidates wishing to see the full job description can obtain this from the Market Theatre website www.markettheatre.co.za

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.