Job Description

A leading strategic communications, marketing, and events agency within the contemporary arts and culture sector is hiring a VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT to join its New York City office. T he agency boasts a diverse, global client portfolio that includes top museums, art fairs, galleries, cultural organizations, and renowned corporate brands that support the arts.

The Vice President of Marketing & Business Development will sit on the agency's leadership team. They will report directly into the CEO, collaborate with their public relations and communications-focused counterpart, and manage 1 - 3 direct reports.

The Vice President of Marketing & Business Development will divide their time between marketing and business development , such as:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities to achieve a six-figure annual target.
• Strategize ways to expand service offerings and enhance execution efficiencies.
• Bring and leverage a network of key opinion leaders (KOLs) to fuel new business development while also working to maintain and strengthen existing relationships.
• Provide strategic leadership to secure new business, boost revenue growth, and uphold the agency's competitive edge, ensuring its ongoing success on a global scale.

MARKETING RESPONSIBILITES:

• Market the agency globally increasing its visibility and recognition as a top communications, marketing and events agency in the contemporary arts, culture, and luxury space.
• Oversee 8-10 client integrated campaigns, focusing on client satisfaction, profitability and long-term retention, all while driving substantial revenue growth.
• Partner with art foundations, galleries, luxury brands, and more.
• Oversee the execution of marketing and PR campaigns for global clients, ensuring that additional services like audience development, social media, digital strategy, VIP engagements, and events are managed profitably.
• Establish clear goals, address challenges as they arise, and maintaining regular communication with direct reports to maintain team happiness and retention.
• Create and execute outreach strategies for KOLs, media, influencers, and other key audiences.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of marketing and/or integrated communications experience in the arts, culture, or luxury space along with strong business development experience.
• Must have agency experience and expertise in traditional, digital and social media marketing.
• Proven track record with business development, both net-new and through existing agency relationships.
• Direct management experience, both on account teams and with direct reports (providing career development support, reviews, 1:1 meetings, etc.)
• Network of KOLs across brands, arts, and media.
• Passion and understanding of the art world.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours and occasionally on weekends based on global client needs.

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LOCATION: hybrid role with all employees required to be in the agency's NYC office 3 days/week. Fully remote candidate, those requiring relocation, or who cannot satisfy this full requirement will not be considered.

TRAVEL : domestic and international travel based on client needs

ANNUAL SALARY : $115,000 - $135,000 (+ commission for bringing in new business)

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Qualified candidates are encouraged to upload their resumes and apply.

Please note that due to the high value of applicants, if you have not heard from Capstone Hill Search then you, unfortunately, have not been selected for this role.

Capstone Hill Search: public relations, public affairs, digital, corporate communications, stakeholder, government & investor relations. Working across North America, UK & Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

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