Company Overview:

The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company was founded in 2008 by Artistic Director Kuik Swee Boon. Rooted firmly in Singapore yet universal in its perspective, T.H.E creates and produces contemporary dance experiences that reflect authentic and intricate sentiments about the world we live in today, with a vision to build deeper human connections through dance.

With the belief that dance and movement can be embraced as a fundamental pillar in life that offers a deep connection to the body, and in turn, the world, T.H.E has developed a signature methodology and movement philosophy, HollowBody™️, which has fed naturally into our creation and performance voice.

As one of Singapore’s seminal contemporary dance companies, T.H.E has performed in 20 countries to date. This includes being part of various prestigious festivals around the world. The company is also committed to nurturing the next generation of dance artists and audiences through various platforms such as its semi-professional wing T.H.E Second Company, cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival, regular public studio classes and workshops, as well as customised programmes for schools and the larger community.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Marketing & Media Relations Executive to join our team. This is a vital position in the company, and the ideal candidate should have some experience in marketing, communications and/or media relations, preferably in the arts and culture sector, as well as a strong appreciation of contemporary dance and the performing arts. As a Marketing & Media Relations Executive, you will report to the Communications Manager and be responsible for ideating and implementing marketing and media strategies that promote our activities, grow our audience, and support our mission to build deeper human connections through dance.

The starting salary is in the range of SGD2,700 to SGD3,100 per month, commensurate with experience.

Career Advancement Opportunity

With our current Communications Manager transitioning out in the third quarter of 2024, the successful Marketing & Media Relations Executive will be presented with the prospect of moving into a managerial position by the end of the year. Upon promotion, the salary will be adjusted to a range of SGD3,200 to SGD4,100 per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop, manage, implement and measure marketing and media strategies that engage target audiences, strengthen the company’s relationships with key stakeholders, result in timely and meaningful media coverage for the company, and align with the company’s values, goals, and mission.
• Create and distribute digital and physical marketing materials that comprise impactful and engaging written and visual content and effectively promote our activities and communicate our unique artistic vision. This includes in-house content creation and graphic design, as well as working with external copywriters and graphic designers to create and distribute content.
• Maintain the company’s archival of marketing and media materials, including photos, videos, press clippings and media quotes, for ease of retrieval and usage.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the company to ensure that marketing and media efforts are aligned with our artistic vision and goals, and that our initiatives are consistent with the company’s branding and identity.

Requirements:

• Excellent language and communication skills, both written and oral, with strong attention to detail.
• Substantial knowledge of marketing and media best practices, including content creation, audience engagement, campaign planning, writing newsworthy press releases, organising interviews and cultivating relationships with journalists, editors and other influencers.
• Proficiency in managing, creating and distributing engaging content for a number of different online and offline channels, including but not limited to social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing software (Photoshop/Illustrator or similar, Premiere Pro or similar, InDesign or similar) to create professional, appealing visual content.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with our vendors, the media, as well as our audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s arts and cultural scene, a keen interest in staying up-to-date with trends, methods and technology, and an appreciation of contemporary dance.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time position. The company’s general working hours are 10:00AM—7:00PM from Mondays to Fridays. However, during periods when the company has productions or other programmes, you may be required to adjust your work hours to work evenings and/or weekends.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete this form. Please note that only applications submitted via the Google Form will be considered, and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.

Deadline:

Applications are due by 2 February 2024.

Contact Information:

For inquiries regarding the job ad or application process, please contact Athelyna Swee at [email protected].

At T.H.E Dance Company, we place a strong emphasis on creating a warm and supportive work environment, where every team member’s ideas and contributions are valued. If you are a proactive individual with a strong commitment to the arts, and if you believe that you have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join us as we embark on our efforts to strengthen our artistic and management capabilities for the next lap of our growth.

Sales Manager

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management.

Sales Manager Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Implementing new sales plans
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Identifying opportunities and strategies to increase sales.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Sales Manager Requirements and skills

• BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure.

Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)

We are looking for an experienced Administration Manager / ADMIN SALES to supervise daily support operations of our company and plan the most efficient administrative procedures. You will lead a team of professionals to complete a range of administrative duties in different departments.

A great administration manager has excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in departmental procedures and policies and will be able to actively discover new ways to do the job more efficiently.

The goal is to ensure all support activities are carried on efficiently and effectively to allow the other operations to function properly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
• Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians)
• Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as administration manager
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• A team player with leadership skills

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Sales Supervisor Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).