Director of Marketing and Corporate Sales

SMG, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Director of Marketing and Corporate Sales at the American Bank Center Arena, Convention Center and Auditorium. The Director of Marketing and Corporate Sales administers the complete marketing campaign for all facilities, manages sales and sponsorship opportunities and oversees operations of the Sales and Marketing Department with needs including advertising, public relations and related tasks.  This position works with facility partners such as sponsors, suite holders, and advertising clients to make sure all their needs are met

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Directs the public relations image of the facility. Establishes and maintains relationships with media, industry influencers and key community and strategic partners. Acts as facility spokesperson and liaison with the general public. Develops and implements an advertising and publicity campaign to create local, regional and national awareness of the facility. Creates and supervises marketing plans for events when required, to include all available services: group sales, public relations, media placement, direct mail, promotional development, non?profit opportunities, etc. Operates the department with a conscious commitment to maximum exposure for the facility and its events, through the most effective and efficient means possible. Develops marketing materials and procedures to have the department function effectively asan in?house agency.  Consults with an outside agency when 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. Remains current on national trends in the industry and local market changes to best serve the facility. Explores new avenues of revenue(s) for the facility. Develops and maintains a facility website. Manages all aspects of facility sponsorships. Directly supervises Marketing and Public Relations staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years experience in Marketing, Public Relations or Sales in entertainment industry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to effectively supervise staff Ability to prioritize multiple projects Knowledge of computers and web based systems. Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic Ability to work flexible hours in addition to normal business hours

TO APPLY:
This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package.  For consideration, please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Charlotte Jones- Human Resources Manager
American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
FAX:  361-826-4905
EMAIL: charlottej@cctexas.com

SMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer