Job description

Position Designation: Full time w/benefits

Drury Lane Theatre and Events is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial professional to serve as Marketing Director. This individual will be responsible for leading and driving forward current and future marketing plans that highlight the creations, assets and initiatives of the Drury Lane organization as a whole.

Opportunity:

As a member of the Senior Management team, this position will oversee and facilitate all facets of marketing and public relations for Drury Lane, as well as offering innovative ideas for future campaigns. This includes supporting current strategic plans for marketing and patron development campaigns to meet the financial goals for the following areas:

• Drury Lane Productions-Theatre

• Martinique Drury Lane-Lucille Restaurant

• Martinique Drury Lane-Drury Lane Events

This position will supervise and collaborate with a team of external creatives including Graphic Design, Digital and Social Marketing, and Website Developer. This role will have the responsibility of supporting Drury Lane’s brand management at all times. Financial accountability will be expected through the implementation and analysis of strategic sales/marketing plans, operating budgets and forecasts to assist with the achievement of objectives and sales goals.

Position Purposes and Objectives

• Support current strategies, as well as develop and recommend strategies and events to increase revenue across all departments within context of current and future plans

• Sustain and increase online presence and audiences by working with team to impliment digital innovations in line with company vision

• Ensure effective control of marketing results, and take corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets and goals

• Oversee and evaluate market research and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions

• Oversee and support advertising and promotional activities including print, online, radio, television commercials, B-Roll, rehearsal videos, social media and direct mail

• Positively represent and promote the company and its image to the press while attending media/social events

• Maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners

• Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management

• Maintain a consistent company image throughout all promotional materials and events

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail

• Business Acumen and Results Driven Process

• Critical Judgment and Emotional Intelligence

• Creative Writing and Presentation Skills

• Initiative and Problem Solving

• Public Speaking / Clear Communication

• Positive, Energetic Demeanor

Experience and Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing or business administration or equivalent number of years experience.

• Five (5) years of related experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and Google Mail/Calendar

• Proficiency in Ticketmaster and Archtics is a plus

• Strong Knowledge of current/upcoming social media platforms

• Collaborate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness

• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of guests and staff

• Comfortable handling highly confidential information

• Present proof of eligibility to work in the United States

• Present proof of COVID-19 vaccination

• Reliable transportation required

Work Environment:

• Office environment: sitting at a desk working/typing on a computer

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information, required to be in stationary position at least 50% of the time, use hands and fingers to grab and reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to run, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds, specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and specific hearing abilities include ability to answer and communicate via telephone.

Drury Lane Theatre & Events is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Social media marketing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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