About Our Job

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

So that all may thrive, Denver Arts and Venues enriches and advances Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, arts, cultural and entertainment opportunities. DAV is also responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities including Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum and McNichols Civic Center Building. Arts & Venues also oversees numerous cultural investments and grant programs such as Denver’s Public Art Program.

Denver Arts and Venues is deeply committed to an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practice that closes access gaps in arts and culture with urgency and accountability. We believe long term impact requires changing traditional processes, creating new systems, and developing authentic relationships to transformative work. Our works stands at the intersection of arts, culture and community.

The Denver Performing Arts Complex houses ten performance spaces on its 12-acre site, including the historic Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, and Boettcher Concert Hall. The Arts Complex is home to four resident companies: Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony, Opera Colorado, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts which offers Broadway shows, Tony award winning theatre, cabaret, and experimental productions. The Arts Complex is also home to Dazzle Jazz and features two full-service restaurants and the expansive Sculpture Park, which hosts a variety of outdoor events. The annual budget for the Arts Complex is $20 million.

The Senior Manager of Sales and Programming (Director of Sales) at the Denver Performing Arts Complex is a leadership position that oversees our booking operation and sales strategy.  The role is responsible for generating earned revenue, activating underutilized spaces, expanding community access, and bringing event that support diversity and creativity.  This position supervises the programming manager and contract administrator. The position reports to the Venue Director of the Denver Performing Arts Complex for the City and County of Denver.

About Our Job

As the Senior Manager of Sales and Programming, you will:

• Oversee the full sales lifecycle and contracting process—including certificates of insurance, deposits, amendments, and settlements—for the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Buell Theatre, Boettcher Concert Hall, Galleria, Sculpture Park and several smaller event spaces at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

• Manage all inbound booking inquiries and lead clients from initial contact to executed agreement, ensuring seamless coordination with operations and production teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with resident companies, promoters, corporate partners, event planners, other city agencies and community organizations.

• Partner with Resident Companies to coordinate calendars and maximize booking opportunities while supporting their artistic missions.

• Develop sales strategies and pricing models informed by data, client insights, and market trends.

• Lead site tours and client consultations, presenting venues and services effectively.

• Ensure timely response to all client inquiries (within 24 hours) and create detailed event estimates and proposals.

• Negotiate and execute user and service agreements, ensuring compliance with city policies and legal standards.

• Work closely with both our finance team and the city attorney’s office.

• Oversee booking software (FASTbook) and venue calendars to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and operational alignment.

• Strong understanding of booking software systems and end-to-end project implementation for reviewing and selecting new booking platforms.

• Maintain comprehensive client records and event documentation.

• Act as the sales lead for high-profile, complex events, ensuring flawless execution and client satisfaction.

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Contract Administrator and Program Coordinator within a high-performance, value-driven environment. Fostering collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.<