Director of Marketing and Sales

**Overview:** To manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Marketing and Sales Department; to schedule and book Convention Center events; and to provide highly responsible staff assistance to higher-level management staff. **Responsibilities:** • Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Sales and Marketing programs and activities • Creates and supervises marketing plans for ticketed events and SMG Special Events to include all available services: group sales, public relations, media placement, direct mail, promotional development, non-profit opportunities, etc. * Aggressively seeks new contacts and maintains working relationships with all media representatives, civic and industry organizations, corporate promotional contacts, and event and booking representatives for the arena and convention center. * Develops marketing materials and procedures to have the department function effectively as an in-house agency. **Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferred • Minimum of 4 years experience in Marketing, Public Relations or Sales in entertainment industry or related field • Or equivalent combination of education and experience required • Exposure to and familiarity with similar facility environment • 3+ years supervisory experience • Excellent written and verbal skills, including strong proof-reading • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines • Ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrate high level of energy and self-motivation to work effectively and enthusiastically with co-workers • Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office • Photoshop and Illustrator design experience a plus • Website maintenance and basic HTML knowledge needed • *Benefits:** This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package