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Vice President of Business Development, Dance & Performing Arts – Robbins Dance Floors

Robbins Dance Floors seeks a driven sales-oriented leader to fill the role of Vice President of Business Development, Dance & Performing Arts. The VP of Business Development, Dance & Performing Arts (VPBD) is a newly created role at Robbins.

The organization seeks an individual who will lead its efforts in establishing a product management and go-to-market strategy for dance and performing arts venues, studios, schools, and other spaces. Reporting to Robbins’ CEO Todd Braun, the VPBD will collaborate with a deeply experienced team, including research & development, sales, marketing, and product.

The Robbins team anticipates revenue growth of $5M+ over a three-year horizon. Management Consultants for the Arts has been engaged to facilitate this search. A full position description may be found here: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/vpbusiness-development-robbins

Compensation Amount

The salary range for this position begins at $125,000, plus annual performance-based bonus. This role is eligible for an equity grant commensurate with an executive level role at the company and governed by the company’s Equity Participation Plan. Benefits will include the following:

  • Medical/dental/life/ vision insurance plans;
  • Short and long-term disability plans;
  • A 401(k) plan, including 50% employer match up to 3% (on 6% employee contribution);
  • Paid time off including nine holidays and 17 personal days
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (employee paid) for accident protection, critical illness and hospitalization.

A hiring decision is planned by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025 with the selected candidate assuming their duties shortly after.

Organizational Profile

Robbins Dance Floors is the industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance dance flooring systems, widely used in professional dance studios, theaters, performing arts centers, and academic institutions.

The company specializes in providing sprung dance floors that are engineered to reduce the risk of injury while enhancing performance, comfort, and durability. Robbins offers a variety of flooring solutions tailored to different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. More information can be found on their website: https://robbinsdancefloors.com/

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