Vice President of Meeting Planning - Remote

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THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY IN THE US.

Spiro is hiring a Vice President of Meeting Planning to join our Sales team. The Vice President of Meeting Planning works in partnership with the Sales, Exhibits, Corporate Accounts and Events branches, delivering best-in-class service. The Vice President of Meeting Planning will build a high-quality cohesive team to support this expanding line of business and our organization initiatives.

Company Overview

Spiro is a global agency and together we create experiences and events that defy gravity. Where strategic creative meets advanced digital solutions enabling customers to experience brands in any space and time.

We boldly go where no experience has gone before. We are storytellers and story makers; we are fearless dreamers of the “what if” and are pioneers of innovation and perfection in our craft. We empower each other and partner to launch brands into their experiential orbit. Come. Join Our Spiro·Verse and Experience Brand Gravity.

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Responsibilities

• Help grow the meeting planning line of business by working with the internal teams to promote and expand the current offerings to support the Exhibit, Corporate Account and Events lines of business covering Housing & Logistics, Ancillary meetings, Event Meeting Planning & Event Accommodations
• Work with Pricing to propose competitive price points for the different services under Meeting Planning
• Develop and implement processes, training programs, and standards for the Meeting Planning team to optimize their performance and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Represent Spiro in RFPs and new business development to drive additional market share for meeting planning services
• Work closely with the Chief Growth Officer & Global SVP of Client Relations to align account management and Meeting Planning strategies with the company's overall objectives.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the team's performance and client satisfaction
• Regularly evaluate existing costs, pricing, and standard rates to drive profitability and competitiveness.
• Review and advise on systems needed to support this business
• Supervise team of meeting planners to achieve maximum client satisfaction
• Work closely with Account Management, Sales and Producers for seamless communication and event execution globally.
• Collaborate with Leadership on companywide initiatives, invoicing processes, and forecasting for accurate financial planning.
  
  

Requirements

We understand the importance of transferrable skills and a diverse perspective, so if you do not fit all these requirements, we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!

• 10+ years of experience in Meeting Planning & Account Management
• Meeting Planner certification
• 5+ years of experience in CVent
• 10+ years of Leadership experience
• BS in Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred
• Proven experience in leading a large team
• Approx 25% travel
  
  

How To Measure Success

• By 30 days, the incumbent should understand team dynamics and perform basic job functions independently
• By 60 days, the incumbent should be self-reliant on basic job functions and begin executing more complex tasks
• By 90 days, the incumbent should have ownership over specific projects
  
  

Benefits 

• Remote Environment
• Full Benefits Package
• 401K Vesting Immediately
• Psychological Safety
• Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging Culture
• Employee Led Resource Groups
• Spiro
• YOU Professional Development & Learning Programs
• Employee Events
  
  

Our Process

Our interview process is hand crafted to our roles. In general, you can expect to have an initial phone interview with our talent acquisition team and thereafter video interviews with team members and your future manager. We welcome candidates to view our social medial channels and website to extend the conversation beyond the responsibilities of the role. Once you have completed the interview process, we conduct a criminal background check, where applicable by law.