The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall (www.roythomson.com) is a registered charitable not-for-profit organization operating two of Canada’s premier concert halls. The Corporation was established in 1983 to manage both Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall. Founded on the legacy of Massey Hall’s central role in the vitality of Toronto’s cultural life, the present Corporation’s mission is to present a diverse schedule of Canadian and international performing artists of the highest quality from classical and jazz to lectures, world music and dance, and rock. Over 400 artistic productions are produced, marketed, and staged at the Halls every year. Roy Thomson Hall is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the gala screenings of the Toronto International Film Festival as well as being the venue of choice for numerous corporate and private functions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for a full-time Corporate Development Manager. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Development, the Corporate Development Manager is responsible for building a broad base of corporate support through venue, program and performance sponsorships. The position requires a flair for sponsorship sales as well as attention to servicing, donor systems, and budgetary control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain effective relationships with current sponsors while developing and implementing creative strategies to sell new sponsorships
- Customize and/or create sponsorship proposals to current sponsors and prospects
- Ensure proper recognition in all marketing vehicles
- Develop annual budgets for sponsorship program and ensure qualitative and quantitative objectives are met
- Work with Board members, and other volunteers and senior management in cultivation and solicitation of sponsors and corporate/foundation donors
- Work with all other departments: Programming (artist bookings), Box office (ticketing), Operations (events, sponsor servicing), Bookings and Rentals (corporate clients)
- Ensure database accuracy on integrated ticketing/development database (Paciolan)
- Manages annual gala
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree
- Knowledge of music and artists
- Minimum 3 years experience in either marketing or development in arts/entertainment sector
- A proven track record selling and servicing sponsorships
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Strong relationship managements skills with sponsors, donors, volunteers and staff
- Proficient with databases and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work concert evenings and weekends
Application Deadline: June 6, 2008
Please forward your resume and cover letter by fax or email to:
Human Resources Manager
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
Email: careers@rth-mh.com Fax 416-593-4224
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that only applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.
