Royal Shakespeare Company
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Job: Director of Commercial
Job: Director of Commercial
Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company
Postcode: CV37 6BB
- Job Title: Director of Commercial
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024
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Location:
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Job Summary
Job Description
This newly created position is crucial to shaping the future success of the Royal Shakespeare Company, enhancing revenue streams that support our artistic vision and charitable purpose.
The Director of Commercial will be responsible for driving growth across all commercial channels, including food and beverage, retail, licensing, and events. They will lead and execute the commercial business strategy, optimising both online and on-site revenue streams. This role is pivotal in broadening the RSC’s financial base, ensuring our audiences enjoy world-class experiences both on-site and online. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Commercial will focus on maximising sales, increasing secondary spend, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
This is a full-time position, based primarily in Stratford-upon-Avon, with occasional travel to London and other locations as needed. The role requires 40 hours per week, including occasional evening and weekend work.
The salary for this role is £90,000 per annum, plus benefits.
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We can offer great https://www.rsc.org.uk/jobs/benefits-and-perks – benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
Join us in shaping the future of the RSC, ensuring that our brand continues to inspire and engage audiences across the globe.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.
Job Requirements
- Proven track record in growing revenue and exceeding commercial targets
- Extensive experience in commercial operations, particularly in retail, F&B, and events
- Senior leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong P&L responsibility with experience in budget management and cost efficiencies
- Expertise in CRM and customer journey development, with a data-driven approach
- Ability to negotiate successful commercial partnerships and manage third-party contracts
- A tastemaker with a strong understanding of contemporary retail and event trends, aligned with RSC brand values
- A visionary leader, able to inspire and influence teams to execute the commercial strategy
- Results-driven and pragmatic, capable of making tough decisions to meet commercial objectives
- An entrepreneurial mindset, able to maximise the impact of limited budgets and foster a culture of innovation
How to Apply
The RSC is exclusively partnered with Congregation for this search, for further information about the role please contact Matt Wells [email protected]
If you wish to apply, please use the RSC website where you will be asked to complete an online application form, which will require you to upload your CV together with a supporting statement. If you need technical assistance, please contact [email protected]
Interviews will be held in two stages, commencing in late November.
- Contact name: Rachel Lloyd
- Contact email: [email protected]
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