JOB TITLE: Director, Conference, Exhibits, and Sponsorships
DIVISION: Knowledge and Learning
DEPARTMENT(S): Conferences, and Exhibits and Sponsorships REPORTS TO: Chief Product and Operations Officer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REVISION DATE: 6/13/2022
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the strategic development and direction of all functions related to the creation, development, delivery, pricing, and execution of conferences, exhibitions, and sponsorships. Responsibility includes the development of fresh and relevant content and delivery mechanisms, the creation of exhibitions that drive value and ROI for exhibitors, and the strategic management of volunteers who contribute to these efforts all while ensuring the achievement of organizational net revenue goals and the coordinated growth and delivery of Products, Programs, and Services (PPS).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Developing and leading conference, event, and exhibition and sponsorship strategies for all event products under AMPP's brand based on customer and market needs.
- Identifying and developing global event roadmaps for new markets and industries and identifying content opportunities that drive new and increased audience attendance.
- Leading and engaging in cross-functional teams with product owners organization-wide to ensure that products are planned, delivered, and priced in a synchronized and coordinated fashion.
- Researching and benchmarking the AMPP Conference model against other industry leaders and implementing improvements based on that research.
- Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of exhibition and sponsorship sales strategies, methods, costs, and results.
- Identifying, negotiating, cultivating, and managing new strategic alliances, and partnerships that align with AMPP's mission and strategic plan.
- Serving as the liaison to volunteer committees, such as the CEPC and supporting other committees cross-functionally that interact with the CEPC and staff.
- Developing, forecasting and monitoring department budgets to meet annual AMPP budget goals.
- Developing and maintaining communications in an effective and professional manner with all levels of AMPP staff, members and customers to ensure a positive corporate image, teamwork and consistent on-target message delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.