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Position: Marketing Officer

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

MAIN PURPOSE
To assist the Acting Marketing Manager and Acting Head of Sales & Marketing in developing and implementing show specific marketing campaigns and strategies to achieve company goals. To use skills in co-ordination and communication to support the effective administration of the Marketing Department.

The main focus of the job will be on delivery of campaign activity – including, but not restricted to, direct mail activity, print advertising, e-marketing activities, radio campaigns and print production – to include assisting the Acting Marketing Manager in producing and mailing the venue brochure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Acting Marketing Manager in developing marketing campaigns and in delivering show-specific marketing activity.
• To work alongside the Acting Marketing Manager and Acting Head of Marketing & Sales in developing and executing a strategic marketing plan for Milton Keynes Theatre.
• To be a point of contact for external producers bringing shows to Milton Keynes Theatre alongside the Acting Marketing Manager, and to liase with producers as necessary to ensure all marketing activity is agreed and actioned.
• To supervise all print deliveries in conjunction with the Marketing Assistant and to plan distribution and display of posters and leaflets by liasing with external companies as appropriate.
• To plan and execute mailings, including liaison with direct mail houses in conjunction with the Acting Marketing Manager.
• To pursue promotional opportunities throughout the region identifying where Milton Keynes Theatre should have a presence, and developing cross-promotional activity with a range of organisations.
• To oversee exhibitions during the day, evening and at the weekend as required which are organised to encourage sales alongside the Marketing Assistant.
• To update and maintain the venue’s database, dealing with general written and telephone enquiries for the Department and to ensure prompt handling of marketing matters.
• To take responsibility for updating the venue website and discuss new ideas for development of the site alongside the Acting Head of Marketing.
• To record and monitor Purchase Orders and Invoices and to ensure all are dealt with promptly
• To support the work of the theatre press office.
• To supervise the Marketing Assistant in providing an administrative service to the Department including filing, ordering stationery, maintaining a comprehensive print and press cuttings
• To develop proficiency in ENTA and Microsoft Access to assist the Department in database marketing and to share these skills with the Marketing Assistant and other members of the team.
• To attend training courses as required in order to further self-development.
• To adhere to all Health and Safety procedures to minimise the risk of injury and accident.
• To carry out any other delegated tasks that may assist the Company to achieve its business objectives.

To apply please complete an application form (below) and return it to: Jaide Birch, Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2008

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