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. * Act as a creative director with internal staff and outside advertising agency to develop marketing collateral as needed. * 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. Oversee the preparation of bid proposals for prospective events in the Convention Center. **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 • 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.