VP-Executive Meetings & Events
Responsibilities This position is
responsible for leading a team of professionals, including
staff and contractors, in the creation and management
of large-scale business meetings, incentive meetings
and client events for the company’s senior leadership (GLT/GMT) in support
of the company’s business goals.
Principle accountabilities include:
Providing counsel and guidance to senior leaders in the
creation of meetings and events to achieve specific business
objectives. These meetings/events include: Board of Directors
offsite meetings, Client events for the CEO and GLT members,
Employee incentive programs for the CEO and GLT and annual
offsite Business Unit meetings; Overseeing a staff of
professionals in the planning and execution of key meetings
and events for senior leaders; Identifying and managing
freelancers and vendor relationships in the delivery
of meeting production services (e.g. production companies,
décor, etc.); Managing
budgets totaling over $10 million annually, and assuring
compliance with company policies on meetings; Analyzing
trends in meeting/event planning and developing creative
concepts that increase efficiency while delivering unique,
high-quality results.
Required Qualifications
This position requires great flexibility,
superb interpersonal/relationship management skills and
impeccable organizational skills to deal with the many
details, large and small, associated with running complex,
high-level meetings and events. The incumbent must have
excellent negotiation, communication and influencing
skills in dealing with vendors, staff and senior leaders.
The incumbent must also be creative and a thought leader
capable of designing programs that effectively deliver
key messages and build important relationships with employees,
clients, and board members. The incumbent must also be
proficient in managing within an outsourced business
model that relies heavily on freelancers and vendors
in carrying out day-to-day project management. Strong
financial oversight and excellent judgment are required
to ensure proper use of the company’s resources in the planning & execution
of meetings and events.
Submit resumes to: Lori.e.malberg@aexp.com
