Marketing Director Touring Productions

Description:  The Marketing Director Touring Productions develops and manages comprehensive, creative and efficient national, regional and local revenue generating marketing plans in conjunction with local partners and agencies.  Creates unique national and local strategies to meet and exceed individual city P&L sales goals. Manages and directs national/local agencies/partners including media planner, group sales, and sponsorship sales, in order to effectively create specific plans and execute strategies for each function. Works in conjunction with local venue management and staff establishes trust and manages positive working relationships with partners. Sells in national and international marketing programs and sponsorships to partners.  Effectively communicates MSGE marketing guidelines; trademark policies to partners and works within guidelines of partner deal contract. Will have daily interaction with Touring Properties marketing team and partners with the following departments: Production, PR, Finance, Legal/Business Affairs, Group Sales, Sponsorship, New Media.  Takes frequent independent action and makes necessary decisions in a highly autonomous work environment.  Provides frequent updates on plans and sales status of each market.

Requirements:  Ideal candidate will have 10 to 12 years experience in marketing, sales and sponsorship preferably in an entertainment related field.  Will have hands on" experience in selling national and local promotions and sponsorship, managing media agencies, group sales, public relations and event presentation activities. Experience partnering with operating groups and corporate structures and policies, with the ability to manage relationships with numerous internal departments and local personalities.  Will have high level of energy, passion, leadership and commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve goals in an efficient and effective manner.  Proven project management skills, with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a highly urgent, deadline oriented environment. Creativity to develop brand in regions outside NY, expand advertising and promotion plan, and heighten new media elements. Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills in order to evaluate new opportunities and find the most efficient ways to grow the business. Advertising experience to be able to direct, evaluate and implement the various marketing pieces and media campaigns. Experience in the creation and execution of ticket sales strategies and activities, along with proven presentation and communication skills.