Lead and mentor Senior Managers, Event Managers, and Event Associates while fostering professional growth and long-term engagement
Champion a culture of creative excellence, accountability, and continuous learning through coaching and regular team alignment
Provide strategic oversight of event execution across the West territory, ensuring operational excellence and consistency across all programs
Review program strategies and event plans prior to execution to ensure alignment with client objectives and Access standards
Provide leadership on complex or high-profile programs, including executive-level client engagement when needed
Serve as an executive-level point of contact for high-value or strategic client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and program outcomes
Own overall team financial performance, including revenue growth, gross profit targets, and KPI achievement
Implement scalable processes that increase operational efficiency while maintaining event quality
Establish and maintain risk management standards across event operations

7+ years of experience in event management, ideally within hospitality or destination management
Proven experience leading and developing event teams, including direct management of Event Managers or senior event professionals
Deep knowledge of the events market and strong vendor/hotel connections
Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs and managing event team performance against revenue or profitability targets
Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills
Passion for creating exceptional event experiences

Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!
50+ years in the industry!
Women-owned and women-led
Fun, creative, and supportive culture
Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Mentorship program
“Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

Director of Events

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