Commercial Director: Arcadia Touring Limited

5 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ARCADIA SPECTACULAR Ltd Full time
Job Title: Commercial Director

Company Overview:

At Arcadia Spectacular Ltd, we're a pioneering company that repurposes pre-used military hardware into immersive art installations. Our focus on art, people, repurposing, and technology appeals to a diverse audience who value creativity, regenerative culture, and the thrill of the unknown. Our team is lean but dynamic, consisting of 4 senior full-time professionals and up to 30 long-term freelancers who help deliver our world-renowned shows.

Role Overview:

We're seeking a proven Commercial Director or an ambitious Commercial Manager ready to lead the touring arm of our company. This role is perfect for a deal-driven individual with experience selling live events or working with globally recognised promotions companies.

As a key member of our leadership team, you'll work closely with our co-founders, Bertie Cole (Technical Director) and Pip Rush (Creative Director), to drive our business forward. Your primary goal will be to maximise the global utilisation of our sculptures/stages, with a strong focus on the USA. A secondary goal will be to establish at least one new revenue stream.

In addition to strong commercial skills, experience in brand growth would be a significant advantage, as we seek a leader who can also guide our brand in each territory that Arcadia has a JV partner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute commercial strategies
  • Identify and close commercial deals
  • Leverage existing opportunities and pursue new ones
  • Optimise fixed assets to maximise profitability
  • Create and implement at least one new revenue stream per year
  • Negotiate and build JV partnerships on multiple continents
  • Collaborate with the CTO and CCO/CEO to make strategic decisions that drive the company's success

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics is ideal
  • A Master's Degree (e.g., MBA) is a strong plus
  • 5-10 years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles
  • Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial performance is ideal
  • Sales & Negotiation: Proven track record in closing deals and building partnerships, especially in hospitality, venues, or related industries
  • Experience within a live events is highly desirable, especially having worked at globally recognised businesses in their commercial teams
  • Proven success in driving revenue growth and managing commercial operations

Work Environment:

Primarily remote work with scheduled sync weeks in Bristol. Flexibility required for potential travel and in-person meetings as needed.

Why Work with Us:

Opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering company at the intersection of art, technology, and regenerative culture. Work in a dynamic, creative environment with a small but passionate team. Competitive salary with significant bonuses tied to performance.

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