| REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Marketing and Audience Development STATUS: Full-time, exempt Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, our company, and our city. Lyric Opera is searching for a seasoned arts or entertainment manager to fill the role of its Director of Sales and Advertising. Reporting to the Senior Director, Marketing and Audience Development, this position is charged with the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic marketing plans aimed at maximizing ticket sales and revenue for Lyric’s multiple lines of businesses, including main-stage opera, the annual musical, and concerts/special events throughout the season. This individual will drive tactical work in support of Lyric’s marketing plan, including direct mail, media buying, promotions, and partnerships. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Demonstrate leadership in accordance with Lyric’s mission and vision.
- Work in collaboration with the Senior Director, Marketing and Audience Development and Vice President, Marketing & Communications to conceive and oversee innovative marketing plans to accomplish established marketing and sales objectives.
- Achieve revenue and ticket goals by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, direct mail, and promotional activity action plans.
- Create a system for tracking goals and benchmarks by maintaining reports for revenue and sales and provide forecasts, revenue tracking, and expenditure reviews to ensure plans are on track.
- Coordinate detailed schedules, timelines, costs, and expected ROI for each action item. Adjust program based on sales projections and actual ROI.
- Manage customer-focused direct response channels, including e-marketing, direct mail, and other media.
- Work in conjunction with Lyric’s in-house digital marketing team on scheduling and content related to digital and social advertising, social, and SMS platform messaging.
- Work in conjunction with Lyric’s media buying agency to decide upon mix of advertising in print publications, online advertising, promotions, and outdoor advertising.
- Articulate sound messaging strategies within campaigns that integrate both customer and show insights.
- Collaborate with fellow marketing staff to develop strategic partnership activities and implement the plan on identified opportunities.
- Craft and implement strategies for customer acquisition, activation, retention, and win back marketing through CRM segmentation and database exploitation. Increase cross-season attendance by spearheading targeting customer segments with customized messaging and personalized content.
- Oversee creation of all advertising materials, including photos, video, and written descriptions.
- Participate in the development of annual marketing budgets.
- Manage and mentor a team of four marketing roles that support sales, advertising, and marketing functions.
- As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Lyric’s leadership identifies the need at any time.
WORK CONDITIONS: - Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend functions, deployments or performances.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other office equipment.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. |
