Sales & Tour Manager
/Organization:
Green Thumb Theatre
Deadline:
Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Organization Description:
Green Thumb Theatre is a force within the field of theatre for young audiences, not only in British Columbia, but across the country and throughout the world. In our 50-year history, Green Thumb has performed for over 4 million people and has toured to every province and two territories in Canada, 36 US states, and 11 countries overseas. Green Thumb Theatre creates and produces plays that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth, and young adults. We provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today’s generation and culture to stimulate empathy, debate, and critical thinking.
Website:
https://www.greenthumb.bc.ca/
Job Description:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Sales & Tour Manager is responsible for the promotion and sales of all Green Thumb touring school shows, workshops, tour planning and logistics, and any ancillary activities related to those accountabilities.
Responsibilities:
The Sales & Tour Manager works collaboratively with other Green Thumb staff members: with the Artistic Director, General Manager, and Company Manager on tour strategy; the General Manager to approve sales strategies; and the Development and Outreach Officer to align annual tour and sales strategies with society development and outreach activities.
The Sales & Tour Manager provides professional support (including but not limited to contract preparation, invoicing, and scheduling) to the Artistic Director, General Manager, and Board of Directors, and acts as an advocate for Green Thumb Theatre to arts professionals, various stakeholders, and the community at large.
The Sales & Tour Manager must be an enthusiastic, results-driven team player. They must be comfortable making sales phone calls to both new and existing school and venue contacts, with a strong focus on building, maintaining, and developing relationships with educators, administrators, venue managers, and sectoral colleagues.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability and experience in sales
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software/program – preference will be shown to applicants who have demonstrated experience working with Sumac
Experience with contracts (drafting and comprehension) and invoicing
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Comprehensive proficiency in working with the Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding attention to detail – highly organized nature, with a keen sense of the importance of updating and maintaining schedules and records
Strong work ethic and passion for live theatre for youth, with a focus on social justice
Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
Must be familiar with the performing arts ecology locally and across Canada
Assets:
Post-secondary training or equivalent professional experience in theatre production, arts administration, and/or event management
Experience working with and/or under Canadian Actor Equity Agreements and/or Canadian Theatre Agreement contracts
Previous tour coordination experience
Holds a Class 5 BC Driver’s License
How to Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: submissions@greenthumb.bc.ca
Applications close Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Remuneration: $37,000 – $40,000
Contact Name: Shannon Muang
Contact Email: submissions@greenthumb.bc.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 254-4055
