Senior Director of Events JN -112026-183230

Goodwin Recruiting; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Director of Events to lead a talented planning team, strengthen client partnerships, and oversee exceptional event delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in meetings or hospitality management, proven leadership, and strong event operations. This role requires travel ~30% and evening/weekend availability, with CMP/CMM preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in meetings/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.

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
• Partner 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

Team leadership

Staff development

Event planning

Client relationships

Project management

Strategic decision-making

Travel 30%

CMP/CMM

Agency experience

SOPs & training tools

Team efficiency

Service quality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

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.

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 guidance
• Partner 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

JOB ID: 183230 #post

Lisa Holy

$110,000 - $120,000