Job Description
Description The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Traveling Exhibit Sales Manager. Reporting to the Director of Exhibits, the Traveling Exhibit Sales Manager is a key member of the Collections & Exhibits team and works closely with the Traveling Exhibit Tour Manager and staff across Exhibits, Collections, Marketing & Communications, and other Museum departments. This position is responsible for promoting, selling, and advancing the Museum’s Traveling Exhibits program nationwide. The Traveling Exhibit Sales Manager develops and maintains strong relationships with host venues, identifies and cultivates new business opportunities, and supports logistical planning to ensure successful, revenue-generating exhibit tours.
Requirements Sales & Relationship Management
- Promote and sell the Museum’s Traveling Exhibits program to museums, cultural institutions, and educational organizations.
- Cultivate, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with partner venues to ensure exceptional service and program satisfaction.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new sales opportunities to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
- Represent the Museum at trade shows, conferences, and professional gatherings in coordination with the Traveling Exhibit Tour Manager.
Research & Program Development
- Research potential markets, institutions, and partnership opportunities to expand the Traveling Exhibits program.
- Gather and analyze audience insights, feedback, and industry trends to guide exhibit development and marketing approaches.
- Partner with Collections & Exhibits staff to support new exhibit concepts, program enhancements, and collaborative initiatives.
Marketing & Outreach
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications and Exhibits staff to develop and implement promotional strategies supporting the Traveling Exhibits program.
- Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, presentations, and campaign content.
- Track and report on sales and marketing activity, analyzing trends and performance to inform strategy.
Exhibit Support & Logistics
- Collaborate closely with the Traveling Exhibit Tour Manager to coordinate exhibit schedules, shipping, and installation planning.
- Communicate technical, logistical, and facility requirements to host venues and provide support throughout the installation process as needed.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Museum Studies, or a related field required.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in sales, business development, or marketing, ideally within museums, arts, or cultural institutions.
- Experience or working knowledge of exhibition installation, handling, or related operational support preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain productive professional relationships.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong follow-through.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and marketing tools.
In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
- Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
- Free parking
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Employee assistance program
The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
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