Senior Vice President, Conferences and Events
Senior Vice President, Conferences and Events
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Washington, DC
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Position Summary:
AHLA is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Vice President to lead our Conferences and Events department. As the Senior Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth & expansion of our current events offerings and identifying new business opportunities. Your leadership and vision will be instrumental in driving the revenue growth, profitability, and innovation of our conferences and events portfolio. This is a senior executive position that requires a proven track record in event management, business development, and strategic planning.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Education and Experience:
EOE
Benefits
AHLA is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Vice President to lead our Conferences and Events department. As the Senior Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth & expansion of our current events offerings and identifying new business opportunities. Your leadership and vision will be instrumental in driving the revenue growth, profitability, and innovation of our conferences and events portfolio. This is a senior executive position that requires a proven track record in event management, business development, and strategic planning.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision and global roadmap for the conferences and events portfolio, aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
- Collaborate with other senior executives to ensure that conferences and events initiatives are integrated with the overall organizational strategy
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and ensure the organization remains at the forefront of event planning and execution
- Identify opportunities to expand and diversify our current events offerings to meet the evolving needs of our target audience.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, industry gaps, and potential areas for growth.
- Develop business cases and proposals for new events, including market potential, financial projections, and feasibility assessments
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders, sponsors, and key stakeholders to enhance event offerings and generate new business opportunities
- Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential sponsors, vendors, and event partners
- Develop and implement effective marketing and promotional strategies to maximize event participation and revenue generation
- Oversee the planning, development, and execution of a diverse portfolio of conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives, target audience, and desired outcomes, ensuring events are strategically aligned and meet organizational goals
- Develop and manage the department's budget, ensuring financial goals are met and resources are allocated effectively
- Monitor and track event budgets, expenses, and revenues, providing regular reports to senior leadership
- Manage and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to enhance individual and collective performance
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, creativity, and innovation
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry professionals, thought leaders, and key stakeholders to enhance the organization's reputation and influence
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events, leveraging opportunities for partnership and business development
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in business administration, event planning, or a related field
- PMP Certification preferred
- 12+ years of relevant experience
- Significant project management experience
- Proven track record of success in event management, business development, and strategic planning, preferably in a similar senior leadership role
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities
- Experience in large tradeshow/conference management
- Track record including international events
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Excellent negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing event budgets
- Strong ability for collaboration is key to success in this role.
- Position based in the Washington DC area
- Rotating hybrid work schedule: In-office Tues-Thurs and Mon-Thurs every other week
- Moderate travel required
- Salary: $200,000-$230,000
EOE
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
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Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
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