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Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Administration and Business Operations, Morrison Center, Senior-Level
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Director of Marketing & Sales serves as part of the senior leadership team, and is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for the strategy, execution, and oversight of core marketing efforts for the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. This role focuses on show-based marketing and revenue generation, leading the execution of ticket sales campaigns across paid, digital, and direct marketing channels. Works in partnership with the Director of Communications, who oversees brand, messaging, and institutional communications strategy. This role maximizes earned income and leveraging data analytics to drive ticket sales, and growth across the Treasure Valley and Idaho, aligning with the Center's mission.
The successful candidate combines strategic, impact-driven thinking with strong execution, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams (executive, communication, box office, programming, front of house, business and finance, development, and education), as well as external partners to deliver results. They are accountable, collaborative, data-driven, and consistent, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
Department Overview:
Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,002-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's home for the arts. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center’s budget is supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. The Center does not receive support from state appropriations. The latest economic impact study for the Morrison Center shows the generation of $27.9M in value to the local and state economy.
Level Scope:
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and campus wide goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls with a focus on policy and strategy implementation. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets and requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area. May report to a Chair, Unit Director, or equivalent administrative management.
Essential Functions:
Strategic Leadership (25%)
- Participate in developing senior leadership goals, culture and communication.
- Manage department strategy, including objectives and key results, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Lead a team of a full-time box office manager, and Subscriber and Patron Services Manager, with part-time sales professionals and students to ensure excellent customer service, best practices, and accountability to goals and KPIs (key performance indicators). Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, professional development, and clear performance management, fostering innovation and accountability.
- Develop and implement annual and seasonal marketing strategies and plans aligned with organizational revenue goals and programming calendars.
- Evaluate and implement emerging marketing technologies, including AI-driven targeting, automation tools, and predictive analytics, to improve campaign performance and operational efficiency, within Boise State University AI guidelines.
- Support annual budget through forecast ticket revenue performance and develop annual and multi-year earned income plans.
- Serve as a key partner in cross-departmental revenue strategy, aligning marketing and sales efforts with development, rentals, and education programs to maximize overall earned and contributed income.
Marketing & Sales Strategy (50%)
- Plan and manage subscription, groups, and single-ticket campaigns utilizing direct marketing methods.
- Utilize analytics tools and data-informed strategies—including segmentation, predictive modeling, and behavior analytics—to evaluate performance, extract actionable insights, and adjust campaigns in real-time to improve customer value.
- In partnership with the Executive Director, Director of Patron & Venue Services, and promoter partners, support pricing strategy development and execute dynamic pricing initiatives.
- Collaborate with Broadway Across America on the Broadway season and show sales strategy, implementation, and analysis.
- For internal and venue promoted events - develop pricing strategies (tiered seating), and bundled offerings while developing seasonal campaigns to increase participation, drive attendance, and maximize profitability.
- Create and implement show marketing plans.
- Drive earned revenue and attendance growth across performances and events (Broadway, local events, MC Presents, donor events, VIP events, education programs, and venue rentals).
- Support and measure loyalty and revenue generation of audiences and stakeholders. Research demographics, psychographics, and other buying behaviors and values of current and potential audiences. Develop and implement lifecycle marketing strategies to increase patron retention, frequency, and lifetime value, including subscription growth, renewal strategies, and loyalty programs.
- Lead audience development initiatives to expand reach among new and underrepresented audiences, affinity-based marketing, and first-time attendee conversion strategies.
- Execute comprehensive marketing campaigns across paid digital, search (SEO/SEM), email, web, and traditional channels to optimize user experience, conversion metrics, and sales performance while tracking ROI.
- Oversee venue specific digital marketing screens, subscriber app, and sales text and calls.
- Develop show-specific sales materials via approved templates, ensuring copy, brand voice, sponsorship, and design standards are met.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications on social media campaigns that support ticket sales.
- Ensure website shows content, and sales channels are accurate and timely.
- Oversee marketing technology, email, ticketing systems (such as Ticketmaster), CRM platforms, SES, and sales tools are integrated to enhance performance tracking and insights.
- Oversee and coordinate market research activities to develop actionable consumer insights and identify trends.
- Ensure corporate sponsorship benefits are activated.
Operational Management (20%)
- Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, optimizing digital touchpoints (website, ticketing flow, mobile experience) to improve conversion rates, accessibility, and patron satisfaction.
- Oversee the ticket office and measure excellent customer service, inbound and outbound sales calls, subscriber and group sales interactions.
- Research and deploy best practices for a modern box office; aligning job descriptions, detailed handbooks and operating procedures, and current equipment and systems for a streamlined customer experience.
- Create and implement systems to streamline marketing requests and deployment calendar. Ensure marketing systems, processes, and plans support the full organization and can adapt to growth and changing priorities.
- Successfully manage the departmental budget, regularly assess ROI and revenue performance, and adjust strategies to maximize effectiveness.
- Align departmental KPIs to overall organizational revenue goals, including ticket yield, attendance growth, per-capita spending, and rental ticketing data.
- Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reporting systems to track campaign performance, ticket sales, and audience insights, ensuring data transparency across leadership.
- Create and keep streamlined and accessible show folders for marketing materials.
- Adhere to contract obligations for all performances.
- Deploy pre-show information, surveys, recommendation emails, etc.
- Segment lists, and regularly A and B test to ensure best email strategy.
- Support institutional initiatives, including annual fundraising campaigns, invitations to special events, education goals, and other duties as assigned.
- Attend conferences and learning opportunities in Broadway, arts, and venue marketing.
Perform other duties as assigned (5%)
- Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, optimizing digital touchpoints (website, ticketing flow, mobile experience) to improve conversion rates, accessibility, and patron satisfaction.
- Oversee the ticket office and measure excellent customer service, inbound and outbound sales calls, subscriber and group sales interactions.
- Research and deploy best practices for a modern box office; aligning job descriptions, detailed handbooks and operating procedures, and current equipment and systems for a streamlined customer experience.
- Create and implement systems to streamline marketing requests and deployment calendar. Ensure marketing systems, processes, and plans support the full organization and can adapt to growth and changing priorities.
- Successfully manage the departmental budget, regularly assess ROI and revenue performance, and adjust strategies to maximize effectiveness.
- Align departmental KPIs to overall organizational revenue goals, including ticket yield, attendance growth, per-capita spending, and rental ticketing data.
- Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reporting systems to track campaign performance, ticket sales, and audience insights, ensuring data transparency across leadership.
- Create and keep streamlined and accessible show folders for marketing materials.
- Adhere to contract obligations for all performances.
- Deploy pre-show information, surveys, recommendation emails, etc.
- Segment lists, and regularly A and B test to ensure best email strategy.
- Support institutional initiatives, including annual fundraising campaigns, invitations to special events, education goals, and other duties as assigned.
- Attend conferences and learning opportunities in Broadway, arts, and venue marketing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability of achieving measurable earned revenue growth through data-driven and dynamic pricing, digital marketing, sales, and ticketing strategies.
- Proficient in Google Suite and Analytics, CRM platforms, DOMO, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to drive effective use of data.
- Proficiency in managing Email sequences, A/B testing, SES, triggered campaigns, and system integrations (using online tools).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years’ experience, including 1 year managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least five years of senior-level experience and experience in marketing and/or sales is preferred.
- Experience within the arts, hospitality, entertainment, or sports marketing is welcomed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Must be available on evenings and weekends for events.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range starting at $66,705 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
- 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days).
- Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
- 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
- Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages.
- Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents.
See our full benefits page for more information!
Required Application Materials:
Resume and Cover letter
About us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Advertised: May 8, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: May 22, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Job no: 499650
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Administration and Business Operations, Morrison Center, Senior-Level
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Director of Marketing & Sales serves as part of the senior leadership team, and is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for the strategy, execution, and oversight of core marketing efforts for the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. This role focuses on show-based marketing and revenue generation, leading the execution of ticket sales campaigns across paid, digital, and direct marketing channels. Works in partnership with the Director of Communications, who oversees brand, messaging, and institutional communications strategy. This role maximizes earned income and leveraging data analytics to drive ticket sales, and growth across the Treasure Valley and Idaho, aligning with the Center's mission.
The successful candidate combines strategic, impact-driven thinking with strong execution, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams (executive, communication, box office, programming, front of house, business and finance, development, and education), as well as external partners to deliver results. They are accountable, collaborative, data-driven, and consistent, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
Department Overview:
Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,002-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's home for the arts. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center’s budget is supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. The Center does not receive support from state appropriations. The latest economic impact study for the Morrison Center shows the generation of $27.9M in value to the local and state economy.
Level Scope:
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and campus wide goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls with a focus on policy and strategy implementation. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets and requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area. May report to a Chair, Unit Director, or equivalent administrative management.
Essential Functions:
Strategic Leadership (25%)
- Participate in developing senior leadership goals, culture and communication.
- Manage department strategy, including objectives and key results, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Lead a team of a full-time box office manager, and Subscriber and Patron Services Manager, with part-time sales professionals and students to ensure excellent customer service, best practices, and accountability to goals and KPIs (key performance indicators). Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, professional development, and clear performance management, fostering innovation and accountability.
- Develop and implement annual and seasonal marketing strategies and plans aligned with organizational revenue goals and programming calendars.
- Evaluate and implement emerging marketing technologies, including AI-driven targeting, automation tools, and predictive analytics, to improve campaign performance and operational efficiency, within Boise State University AI guidelines.
- Support annual budget through forecast ticket revenue performance and develop annual and multi-year earned income plans.
- Serve as a key partner in cross-departmental revenue strategy, aligning marketing and sales efforts with development, rentals, and education programs to maximize overall earned and contributed income.
Marketing & Sales Strategy (50%)
- Plan and manage subscription, groups, and single-ticket campaigns utilizing direct marketing methods.
- Utilize analytics tools and data-informed strategies—including segmentation, predictive modeling, and behavior analytics—to evaluate performance, extract actionable insights, and adjust campaigns in real-time to improve customer value.
- In partnership with the Executive Director, Director of Patron & Venue Services, and promoter partners, support pricing strategy development and execute dynamic pricing initiatives.
- Collaborate with Broadway Across America on the Broadway season and show sales strategy, implementation, and analysis.
- For internal and venue promoted events - develop pricing strategies (tiered seating), and bundled offerings while developing seasonal campaigns to increase participation, drive attendance, and maximize profitability.
- Create and implement show marketing plans.
- Drive earned revenue and attendance growth across performances and events (Broadway, local events, MC Presents, donor events, VIP events, education programs, and venue rentals).
- Support and measure loyalty and revenue generation of audiences and stakeholders. Research demographics, psychographics, and other buying behaviors and values of current and potential audiences. Develop and implement lifecycle marketing strategies to increase patron retention, frequency, and lifetime value, including subscription growth, renewal strategies, and loyalty programs.
- Lead audience development initiatives to expand reach among new and underrepresented audiences, affinity-based marketing, and first-time attendee conversion strategies.
- Execute comprehensive marketing campaigns across paid digital, search (SEO/SEM), email, web, and traditional channels to optimize user experience, conversion metrics, and sales performance while tracking ROI.
- Oversee venue specific digital marketing screens, subscriber app, and sales text and calls.
- Develop show-specific sales materials via approved templates, ensuring copy, brand voice, sponsorship, and design standards are met.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications on social media campaigns that support ticket sales.
- Ensure website shows content, and sales channels are accurate and timely.
- Oversee marketing technology, email, ticketing systems (such as Ticketmaster), CRM platforms, SES, and sales tools are integrated to enhance performance tracking and insights.
- Oversee and coordinate market research activities to develop actionable consumer insights and identify trends.
- Ensure corporate sponsorship benefits are activated.
Operational Management (20%)
- Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, optimizing digital touchpoints (website, ticketing flow, mobile experience) to improve conversion rates, accessibility, and patron satisfaction.
- Oversee the ticket office and measure excellent customer service, inbound and outbound sales calls, subscriber and group sales interactions.
- Research and deploy best practices for a modern box office; aligning job descriptions, detailed handbooks and operating procedures, and current equipment and systems for a streamlined customer experience.
- Create and implement systems to streamline marketing requests and deployment calendar. Ensure marketing systems, processes, and plans support the full organization and can adapt to growth and changing priorities.
- Successfully manage the departmental budget, regularly assess ROI and revenue performance, and adjust strategies to maximize effectiveness.
- Align departmental KPIs to overall organizational revenue goals, including ticket yield, attendance growth, per-capita spending, and rental ticketing data.
- Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reporting systems to track campaign performance, ticket sales, and audience insights, ensuring data transparency across leadership.
- Create and keep streamlined and accessible show folders for marketing materials.
- Adhere to contract obligations for all performances.
- Deploy pre-show information, surveys, recommendation emails, etc.
- Segment lists, and regularly A and B test to ensure best email strategy.
- Support institutional initiatives, including annual fundraising campaigns, invitations to special events, education goals, and other duties as assigned.
- Attend conferences and learning opportunities in Broadway, arts, and venue marketing.
Perform other duties as assigned (5%)
- Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, optimizing digital touchpoints (website, ticketing flow, mobile experience) to improve conversion rates, accessibility, and patron satisfaction.
- Oversee the ticket office and measure excellent customer service, inbound and outbound sales calls, subscriber and group sales interactions.
- Research and deploy best practices for a modern box office; aligning job descriptions, detailed handbooks and operating procedures, and current equipment and systems for a streamlined customer experience.
- Create and implement systems to streamline marketing requests and deployment calendar. Ensure marketing systems, processes, and plans support the full organization and can adapt to growth and changing priorities.
- Successfully manage the departmental budget, regularly assess ROI and revenue performance, and adjust strategies to maximize effectiveness.
- Align departmental KPIs to overall organizational revenue goals, including ticket yield, attendance growth, per-capita spending, and rental ticketing data.
- Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reporting systems to track campaign performance, ticket sales, and audience insights, ensuring data transparency across leadership.
- Create and keep streamlined and accessible show folders for marketing materials.
- Adhere to contract obligations for all performances.
- Deploy pre-show information, surveys, recommendation emails, etc.
- Segment lists, and regularly A and B test to ensure best email strategy.
- Support institutional initiatives, including annual fundraising campaigns, invitations to special events, education goals, and other duties as assigned.
- Attend conferences and learning opportunities in Broadway, arts, and venue marketing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability of achieving measurable earned revenue growth through data-driven and dynamic pricing, digital marketing, sales, and ticketing strategies.
- Proficient in Google Suite and Analytics, CRM platforms, DOMO, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to drive effective use of data.
- Proficiency in managing Email sequences, A/B testing, SES, triggered campaigns, and system integrations (using online tools).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years’ experience, including 1 year managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least five years of senior-level experience and experience in marketing and/or sales is preferred.
- Experience within the arts, hospitality, entertainment, or sports marketing is welcomed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Must be available on evenings and weekends for events.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range starting at $66,705 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
- 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days).
- Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
- 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
- Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages.
- Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents.
See our full benefits page for more information!
Required Application Materials:
Resume and Cover letter
About us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Advertised: May 8, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: May 22, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Performance Management
Target companies with dedicated sales operations teams
Large SaaS, financial services, and consulting firms run structured sales ops functions and have established visa sponsorship processes. Smaller companies often lack the infrastructure to sponsor, so prioritize employers with 500 or more employees.
Emphasize your STEM eligibility upfront
If your degree is in business analytics, data science, finance, or a related STEM field, say so explicitly on your resume and in cover letters. STEM OPT gives you 36 months of work authorization, which makes you significantly more attractive to sponsoring employers.
Build proficiency in incentive compensation platforms
Hands-on experience with tools like Xactly, Varicent, or Anaplan signals technical depth employers value. Certifications or project work with these platforms strengthen your candidacy and demonstrate readiness for day-one contribution without extensive training.
Frame your experience around business impact, not just tasks
Hiring managers in this function care about outcomes. Quantify how your analysis improved quota attainment, reduced compensation errors, or accelerated sales cycle decisions. Concrete numbers make sponsorship conversations easier for employers to justify internally.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raise the sponsorship question after you receive a recruiter screen callback, not at the offer stage. A direct, professional question like whether the company sponsors H-1B visa for this role saves time for both sides and filters out non-starters early.
Track your OPT end date and H-1B cap deadlines carefully
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension in place. Map your timeline backward from your OPT end date before you accept any offer.
Sales Performance Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Sales Performance Management roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is classified under a STEM-designated program, such as business analytics, statistics, finance, or management information systems, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many Sales Performance Management roles involve quantitative modeling and data analysis, which aligns well with STEM degree backgrounds. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What types of employers hire OPT students for Sales Performance Management roles?
Enterprise SaaS companies, financial services firms, and large consulting organizations are the most consistent hirers for this function. These employers run mature sales operations teams and have dedicated HR processes for visa sponsorship. Mid-market technology companies with scaling sales teams also hire for this role, though their sponsorship infrastructure varies. Browse Migrate Mate to filter specifically for OPT-friendly employers hiring in this category.
How does OPT work authorization apply when the role involves cross-functional collaboration across states or globally?
Your OPT work authorization covers employment with a single authorized employer regardless of where projects or collaborations take you. Remote work, travel, or cross-border projects do not require separate authorization, but your employer of record must remain the one tied to your EAD. If you are placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, that structure requires careful review with your DSO to ensure it does not constitute unauthorized employment.
What happens to my OPT status if my Sales Performance Management role is eliminated or I am laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new authorized position, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the United States. During this window, you cannot work. If you secure a new employer in Sales Performance Management, your DSO must update your SEVIS record to reflect the new employer before you begin. Acting quickly matters, because the grace period does not pause or extend.
Can I work as a contractor or on a project basis in Sales Performance Management on OPT?
Short-term contracts and project-based work are permissible on OPT, but the arrangement must meet the definition of employment rather than self-employment in a problematic form. You cannot be your own employer. Contracts through a staffing agency or direct fixed-term engagements with a single company are generally acceptable, provided your DSO updates your SEVIS record for each new employer. Consulting through your own LLC is a gray area that warrants a direct conversation with your DSO.