Director of Events
Meeting Achievements Meeting Achievements Valparaiso, IN Valparaiso, IN Full-time Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year $65,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Director of Events This role is located in Valparaiso, IN with Remote Option Want to be a part of a part of a global meeting and events planning company that prides itself in creating unique, memorable, and high-impact meetings/events to clients? Enjoy working in an environment where professionalism, creativity, and a passion for success is valued and where people work together to get things done? If you are passionate about creating memorable events and providing value to clients If you want to help train thousands, to impact millions.
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Then, Meeting Achievements has a place for you! Who We Are:
Meeting Achievements is a full-service meeting and event planner specializing in providing high-impact, customized events in the healthcare industry.
Our mission is to provide top-quality support, resources, instructional design, and education to medical institutions, business, entrepreneurs, and non-profits - and the individuals who give them life.
Our vision is to become a small giant in meeting planning and instructional design through educating our clients and delivering top notch service.
We hire the best team members, give them first-class training, and let them shine! Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our team members are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.
We want all of our team members to feel valued, appreciated, and be free to be who they are at work.
What We Offer:
Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment Flexible work/life balance and hybrid schedules; special flex time for working additional hours Challenging and progressive career development Competitive salaries Excellent Comprehensive Health Insurance Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role What You'll Do:
As the Director of Events, you will oversee the daily operations of events ensuring customer satisfaction is successfully achieved and business goals are being met.
You will also lead event team managers on all contracted projects, ensuring events are customer-focused, consistent, and innovative in the industry.
Your Accountabilities in the Role:
Review manpower levels and assignments based on projected volume to ensure that staffing levels sets are appropriate Source events to event Leads and Admins after contract execution Ensures internal procedures are established and followed for the proper management Identify opportunities for cost improvement and service improvement Work amongst leadership team to strategize on maintenance, growth and development of employees and company Act as Senior Support for conferences and projects throughout the year Collaborate with all teams to deliver elite service to client, meeting all quality standards Accountable for leading, administering and planning all activities related to event management Responsible for the resolution of issues and conflict between customers and event team with the support of upper management Ensure billing; invoice accuracy; timeliness and strive to keep clients profitable Monitor client satisfaction and make sure it is in line with client goals.
Identify and take corrective action if not Manage, report, and analyze internal KPIs and prepare strategic plans and forecasts on a routine basis Develop reports surrounding Event Operations for Senior Management review Ensure that all direct reports consistently are comprised of Meeting Achievements core values Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment of trust and accountability that match the MA core values Ability to hold monthly one-on-ones with each direct report Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion Develop and lead cross-functional, efficient work organization through team building with effective employee relations, hiring, coordinating bi-annual trainings, and identify opportunities for growth Strive to improve processes and innovation Keep up to date on industry trends and regularly analyze best practices Strengthen relationships and promote regular customer contact with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and to promote additional business Performs other duties and special assignments upon request Position Requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, Marketing, or related field
Experience:
7
years of related meeting/event planning experience with 2 years of Leadership experience in a Supervisory role is required;3 years of CME meeting/event planning experience is preferred.
Certification(s):
CMP Preferred Functional Skills:
Excellent strategic, organizational planning and executing skills; strong event planning skils with financial planning/cost containment/service experience; strong ability to build relationships with clients and vendors to drive business goals; attention to detail and accuracy; experience in leading and reporting on Key Performance Indicators is also important.
A familiarity with ACCME Guidelines is a plus.
Technology Aptitude/Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as CVENT.
Language Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will interact with clients, vendors, opinion leaders, as well as all levels of the organization to lead and motivate to drive company goals.
Leadership/Behaviors:
Can be innovative, and able to step outside of the box and propose new solutions, while also being compliance-oriented.
Is able to motivate and support others in meeting business goals.
Adheres to policies and procedures; Identifies areas of continuous improvement and presents options to stakeholders.
Culture Match Behaviors:
Customer and quality focused, dedicated, caring, collaborative, adaptable and flexible.
Other Important Information:
Wage:
$65,000 - $75,000 per year; Wage is commensurate with proven expertise.
Reports To:
General Manager Core Hours:
9:
00am - 5:
00pm M-Thurs; 09:
00-12:
00pm Friday, CST, with flexible options Typical Work Week:
M-F; some weekends and OT required; 33 hours a week on average, outside of busy season Direct Reports:
5 (+) / varies.
Work Conditions:
Travel:
10%-15% Have other questions? Contact Us! Email:
email protected Learn more about us at:
www.
meetingachievements.
com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:
Events management:
1 year (Preferred) Event Planning:
7 years (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
.
Then, Meeting Achievements has a place for you! Who We Are:
Meeting Achievements is a full-service meeting and event planner specializing in providing high-impact, customized events in the healthcare industry.
Our mission is to provide top-quality support, resources, instructional design, and education to medical institutions, business, entrepreneurs, and non-profits - and the individuals who give them life.
Our vision is to become a small giant in meeting planning and instructional design through educating our clients and delivering top notch service.
We hire the best team members, give them first-class training, and let them shine! Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our team members are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.
We want all of our team members to feel valued, appreciated, and be free to be who they are at work.
What We Offer:
Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment Flexible work/life balance and hybrid schedules; special flex time for working additional hours Challenging and progressive career development Competitive salaries Excellent Comprehensive Health Insurance Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role What You'll Do:
As the Director of Events, you will oversee the daily operations of events ensuring customer satisfaction is successfully achieved and business goals are being met.
You will also lead event team managers on all contracted projects, ensuring events are customer-focused, consistent, and innovative in the industry.
Your Accountabilities in the Role:
Review manpower levels and assignments based on projected volume to ensure that staffing levels sets are appropriate Source events to event Leads and Admins after contract execution Ensures internal procedures are established and followed for the proper management Identify opportunities for cost improvement and service improvement Work amongst leadership team to strategize on maintenance, growth and development of employees and company Act as Senior Support for conferences and projects throughout the year Collaborate with all teams to deliver elite service to client, meeting all quality standards Accountable for leading, administering and planning all activities related to event management Responsible for the resolution of issues and conflict between customers and event team with the support of upper management Ensure billing; invoice accuracy; timeliness and strive to keep clients profitable Monitor client satisfaction and make sure it is in line with client goals.
Identify and take corrective action if not Manage, report, and analyze internal KPIs and prepare strategic plans and forecasts on a routine basis Develop reports surrounding Event Operations for Senior Management review Ensure that all direct reports consistently are comprised of Meeting Achievements core values Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment of trust and accountability that match the MA core values Ability to hold monthly one-on-ones with each direct report Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion Develop and lead cross-functional, efficient work organization through team building with effective employee relations, hiring, coordinating bi-annual trainings, and identify opportunities for growth Strive to improve processes and innovation Keep up to date on industry trends and regularly analyze best practices Strengthen relationships and promote regular customer contact with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and to promote additional business Performs other duties and special assignments upon request Position Requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, Marketing, or related field
Experience:
7
years of related meeting/event planning experience with 2 years of Leadership experience in a Supervisory role is required;3 years of CME meeting/event planning experience is preferred.
Certification(s):
CMP Preferred Functional Skills:
Excellent strategic, organizational planning and executing skills; strong event planning skils with financial planning/cost containment/service experience; strong ability to build relationships with clients and vendors to drive business goals; attention to detail and accuracy; experience in leading and reporting on Key Performance Indicators is also important.
A familiarity with ACCME Guidelines is a plus.
Technology Aptitude/Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as CVENT.
Language Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will interact with clients, vendors, opinion leaders, as well as all levels of the organization to lead and motivate to drive company goals.
Leadership/Behaviors:
Can be innovative, and able to step outside of the box and propose new solutions, while also being compliance-oriented.
Is able to motivate and support others in meeting business goals.
Adheres to policies and procedures; Identifies areas of continuous improvement and presents options to stakeholders.
Culture Match Behaviors:
Customer and quality focused, dedicated, caring, collaborative, adaptable and flexible.
Other Important Information:
Wage:
$65,000 - $75,000 per year; Wage is commensurate with proven expertise.
Reports To:
General Manager Core Hours:
9:
00am - 5:
00pm M-Thurs; 09:
00-12:
00pm Friday, CST, with flexible options Typical Work Week:
M-F; some weekends and OT required; 33 hours a week on average, outside of busy season Direct Reports:
5 (+) / varies.
Work Conditions:
Travel:
10%-15% Have other questions? Contact Us! Email:
email protected Learn more about us at:
www.
meetingachievements.
com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:
Events management:
1 year (Preferred) Event Planning:
7 years (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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