Senior Vice President of Meetings and Events

Goodwin Recruiting
Sandy Springs, GA
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead a high-performing team, cultivate strategic client partnerships, and drive operational excellence and profitability across complex event portfolios.

What You Will Do

Lead, mentor, and develop senior leadership teams, drive operational excellence, oversee financial performance, cultivate executive-level client relationships, and champion innovation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate combines extensive industry expertise, strong financial acumen, and a passion for innovation, exceptional service, and developing future leaders.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of leadership experience in meetings, events, or incentive travel
  • Proven success leading large, multi-level teams and overseeing complex, high-value event portfolios
  • Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, pricing, profitability, and operational performance
  • Executive presence with exceptional client relationship management, strategic leadership, and communication skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end event delivery, emerging technologies, and operational best practices; CMP, CMM, CIS, or CITP certification preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Professional growth opportunities within an established, award-winning organization
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