Senior Director of Events

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Senior Director of Events to lead a talented planning team, strengthen client partnerships, and oversee exceptional event delivery. The role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership to elevate every client experience.

You'll coach planners, optimize operations, and develop training tools while guiding creative strategies, SOPs, and scalable processes across multiple programs and accounts.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in meeting or hospitality management.
• Proven team leadership and staff development.
• Strong event planning and operational expertise.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management.
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel at least 30%.
• Evening and weekend availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop event planners.
• Oversee team operations and event delivery.
• Assign programs based on skills and capacity.
• Strengthen client relationships through consultative guidance with leadership and account executives.
• Resolve client concerns and execution challenges.
• Improve planning processes, tools, and standards.
• Develop training and talent development programs.
• Directly manage one to two events annually.
• Guide creative strategies and attendee experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CMP or CMM designation

Job description

An established meetings and events agency is seeking a Senior Director of Events to lead a talented planning team, strengthen client partnerships, and oversee exceptional event delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations, and bringing creative ideas to life.

If you combine strategic vision with strong event expertise and a passion for team development, we’d love to connect!

Senior Director of Events Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Professional development opportunities

Senior Director of Events Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop event planners
• Oversee team operations and event delivery
• Assign programs based on skills and capacity
• Strengthen client relationships through consultative guidancePartner with leadership and account executives
• Resolve client concerns and execution challenges
• Improve planning processes, tools, and standards
• Develop training and talent development programs
• Directly manage one to two events annually
• Guide creative strategies and attendee experiences

Senior Director of Events Requirements & Qualifications

• Eight or more years in meeting or hospitality management
• Proven team leadership and staff development
• Strong event planning and operational expertise
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong organization and project management
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel at least 30%
• Evening and weekend availability as needed
• CMP or CMM designation
• Agency-side meetings and events experience
• Oversight of multiple clients and programs
• Experience developing SOPs and training tools
• Success improving team efficiency and service quality

Lead a talented team, shape exceptional events, and build lasting client partnerships.