The Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra seeks a COMMERCIAL AGENT to source funding from companies, on a voluntary basis.

Who we are

The Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is a large orchestra based in Brussels, at the Saint-Michel Theatre (near Montgomery). The orchestra has around one hundred young musicians who have recently graduated from the Conservatoire.

The mission of the BPO is to prepare these musicians for a future career in a professional orchestra, by enabling them to develop their own style in a disciplined and structured manner, through a very varied repertoire. The result is a series of high quality concerts, in a jovial and relaxed atmosphere. As a not-for-profit organisation, the BPO is currently seeking funding from companies in order to ensure its continued development.

Your role:

• You will implement a funds sourcing strategy for companies (sponsorship and patronage)
• You will contribute to the development of the activities of our orchestra (sales of concerts).
• You will establish a prospective list of companies drawing on your own contacts, the database, social networking sites, etc.
• You will make contact by telephone and set up meetings and appointments
• You will develop new initiatives and communication strategies in order to present our orchestra in the most professional way possible.
• You will make good contacts within companies and forge lasting partnerships.
• You will closely follow current projects and re-ignite previous contacts.
• Once a partnership has been created, you will draw up a professional contract and seek to monitor and maintain partnerships to ensure they are long-lasting.

Your profile:

• You are ready to dedicate your own time to working in the cultural sector
• Educated to a higher or university level, you are seeking a challenging commercial role
• Comfortable with social contact, you are a natural communicator and a people person
• Your excellent communication skills enable you to also listen and to convince your audience of the value of the orchestra
• Diplomatic and enthusiastic, you show determination and perseverance in the achievement of your objectives
• You are able to work autonomously whilst also possessing a strong team spirit
• You have excellent writing skills, are well-organised and methodical, you will provide regular updates on your projects
• You have up-to-date knowledge of Windows applications (Word, Excel).
• You are competent in French, Dutch and English.
• Musical knowledge would be considered an asset

What we offer

• Regular voluntary work, which can be home-based
• Contact with an enthusiastic and dynamic team
• The possibility to approach the corporate world from a different angle
• The possibility to attend concerts and rehearsals free of charge

For more information: Please visit our website www.bpho.be

To contact us:  Send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or telephone Jean Hombert on 02 / 268 70 81