Business Development Director: Full-Time Position
Reports to: Executive Director/CEO
Position Summary: The Business Development Director is responsible for acquiring, managing, and collecting revenue from event sponsorships, private receptions, advertising for the Stadium’s program book and dining guide, as well as overseeing fundraising events, donations, and the legacy wall campaign.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Identify opportunities and initiate contact with prospective community partners for sponsorships, program book advertising, Buy Four promotion, and the dining guide.
- Build and steward strong, positive, and lasting relationships with sponsors, advertisers, and community partners.
- Develop and grow new relationships with local businesses to garner additional support for the theatre.
- Travelling locally is required to maintain regular contact with clients, deliver marketing materials, and attend events for fundraising research and community relationship development.
- Generate sales contracts and invoices; ensure timely revenue collection.
- Maintain an accurate database of all sponsors, advertisers, and donors, including financial and support history.
- Develop and expand Membership and Legacy Wall donor programs.
- Manage and execute fundraising/special events such as Auction for the Arts, Beer Fest, Maker’s Market, Stadium Theatre Tours, and Wine, Women & Jewelry.
- Serve as the primary contact for VIP “Behind the Curtain” experiences; delegate related tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure accuracy and consistency in advertisements and sponsorship recognition.
- Attend networking and community events to enhance visibility and partnerships.
- Coordinate and attend private receptions, managing sponsor requests in collaboration with caterers or the Hospitality Department.
- Process and record donation requests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Abilities:
- 3–5 years of professional sales experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience considered.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proven success in roles requiring direct client contact and relationship management.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail.
- Experience in event planning and customer service strongly preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to courtney@stadiumtheatre.com
The Stadium Theatre & Conservatory is dedicated to celebrating and cultivating a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We acknowledge that this process is a journey and that our commitment is essential and ongoing. Individuals of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome to apply for this position.
Theatrical Main Stage Productions:
At this time, all positions have been filled for the year. If you have interest in working on future theatrical productions please reach out to Amanda Menard at amanda@stadiumtheatre.com.
Conservatory Programs:
Thank you for your interest in The Stadium Theatre’s 2025 Conservatory Program. At this time, all positions have been filled for the year. If you have interest in working on future Conservatory Programs please reach out to Amanda Menard at amanda@stadiumtheatre.com
Vacation Programs:
Thank you for your interest in The Stadium Theatre’s 2024-2025 Theatrical Productions. At this time, all positions have been filled for the year. If you have interest in working on future production teams please reach out to Amanda Menard at amanda@stadiumtheatre.com