As the RVP of Sales - Performing Arts at vivenu, you will
executive leadership at performing arts centers, theater groups, venues, and cultural
organizations.
● Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated team of Account Executives, with a strong
emphasis on performance, accountability, mentorship, and career progression.
● Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for the Performing Arts vertical in close
collaboration with Sales and Executive Leadership.
● Drive forecasting accuracy, pipeline health, and revenue predictability through
disciplined use of data, metrics, and structured pipeline management.
● Lead complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, including venue directors,
artistic directors, technical operators, and executive/economic buyers.
● Play an active, hands-on role in key strategic deals, including deal positioning,
executive alignment, and closing.
● Identify platform and technology stack gaps, prioritizing product needs and strategic
ecosystem partnerships to win in the performing arts space.
including venue operations, subscription/season ticketing dynamics, and market trends.
● Travel as needed to foster customer relationships, support team development, and
participate in key industry conferences and events.
We are looking for candidates who have
teams, preferably within ticketing, SaaS, or performing arts/venue technology.
● Proven success in coaching AEs and building repeatable sales processes tailored to
high-touch institutional or venue buyers.
● Strong industry knowledge and strategic connections across the performing arts and
venue ecosystem.
● Demonstrated strategic and operational discipline, with high business acumen and
strong pipeline/forecasting management skills.
● An entrepreneurial "vertical CEO" mindset—ability to act autonomously, take
ownership of segment strategy, and balance high-level leadership with hands-on deal
involvement.
● A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, combining a passion for mentoring
sellers with openness to personal growth and coaching.
● Willingness to travel across North America as required for critical deals and industry
engagement.