Director of Client Partnerships & Growth

Global Elite Arts
Full-Time |DMV, VA, MD, PA, NJ, NYC area required| 80% Travel Required

About Global Elite Arts
Global Elite Arts is a growing arts and education organization dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for young people through performing arts, education, cultural exchange, and international programs.
Through festivals, performances, educational programs, and strategic partnerships, we connect students, educators, arts organizations, and communities with high-quality artistic and developmental opportunities.

Position Summary
This is an entrepreneurial role for someone who is excited to help build and grow a developing organization.
Global Elite Arts is seeking a Director of Client Partnerships & Growth to lead client development, relationship management, and market growth. This role is responsible for building strong relationships with arts and education organizations, developing new business opportunities, increasing participation across our programs, and cultivating long-term client partnerships.
The ideal candidate combines strong sales and relationship-building skills with an understanding of the performing arts, education, events, or youth program industries.
Experience in dance competition / convention sales, client relations, or account management is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute client acquisition and growth strategies.
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and client relationships.
Build and maintain relationships with arts organizations, schools, studios, educators, and other institutional clients.
Conduct outreach, presentations, meetings, and follow-up with prospective clients.
Convert qualified prospects into participating clients and long-term partners.
Support client retention, repeat participation, and account growth.
Maintain an organized sales pipeline and CRM system.
Track sales activity, client engagement, conversion, and performance.
Represent Global Elite Arts at industry events, conferences, client visits, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications
3+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, client relations, or partnership development.
Proven ability to develop new clients and build long-term business relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience managing a sales pipeline and CRM.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a growing organization.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability and willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events. 75% travel required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are particularly encouraged to apply:
Dance competitions or conventions
Performing arts organizations
Arts education
Education services
Youth programs
Festivals or live events
Ideal Candidate
Relationship-driven
Sales-oriented
Entrepreneurial
Highly organized
Proactive and persistent
Comfortable building new relationships
Excited by growth and new opportunities
Passionate about arts, education, and youth development

Compensation
Base Salary + Performance-Based Incentive
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Location
DMV or NYC preferred
Flexible work arrangements may be considered. Regional and national travel will be required.
How to Apply
Please send your resume or LinkedIn profile with a brief introduction to:
info@globalelitearts.com
Subject:
Director of Client Partnerships & Growth – Application