Vice President of Special Events

We’ve got big plans and they include you. You will also play a critical role in driving business growth within the special events division. This role will be based in vibrant Raleigh, North Carolina and has executive oversight for all major events within the special events division. necessary to support the endeavors in the field.Lead a professional team with a focus on operational and customer service excellence.Responsible for the development, performance management, engagement, and all other culture and people management activities of the division’s Operations Team. 5+ years management experience in the parking industry.3+ years of events management experience.Major events (30,000+ people) management experience.Experience managing the full sales cycle, to include identifying new business opportunities, active outreach, creating proformas, writing proposals, negotiating agreements and responding to RFPs.Solid experience in budgeting, P&Ls building proformas, and fiscal responsibility.Experience in leading a team of direct reports and indirectly leading workforce teams of both professional and hourly employees.Effectively managed teams including duties related to staffing, performance management, engagement, and corrective action processes with an appreciation for diversity and promoting an inclusive working environment.Actively mentor and coach the team, working to develop future leaders by sharing knowledge and empowering the team.Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.An entrepreneurial nature.Exceptional work ethic, with a desire to drive results.A leader that can immediately take ownership and create positive impac.tExceptional verbal and written communications skills.