Traveling Exhibitions Manager, Sales

Field Museum • Chicago, IL

351d • $59,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Traveling Exhibitions Manager, Sales will manage business development and client relationships for the Museums traveling exhibitions. This includes representing the Field Museum at client meetings and conferences, negotiating contracts, managing a suite of marketing media and outreach, tracking project budgets, assisting with logistics for installation/deinstallation teams, and contributing to the traveling programs business development strategy. Moderate travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing required; museum experience and a background in natural science, anthropology, art history, or related field preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written
• Passion for customer service
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate
• Experience working in a creative, multidisciplinary, and fast-paced environment
• Contract negotiation and budget tracking skills
• Familiarity with software like Salesforce, Excel, Keynote, and InDesign; social media; and web-based channels and tools is preferred
• Foreign language fluency a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee traveling exhibitions and intellectual property deals from client development to contract negotiation; work with Operations on tour logistics and ongoing client support
• Contribute to business development strategy; develop materials and collateral for Traveling Exhibitions marketing, including electronic and digital communications
• Represent the Field Museum alone and as part of a team at conferences and client meetings
• Participate in planning of new traveling exhibitions
• Track project budgets and create sales reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance
• Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees