Director of Events

Description

Job Purpose:

As a Director of Events, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating all types of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale seminars, ensuring they are executed seamlessly and leave a lasting impression on current and future clients. You ensure that they are efficiently executed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that client service is exceptional. 

As Director of Events at Anderson, you'll lead a dedicated team while collaborating closely with Business Development and Marketing teams to cultivate and strengthen client and prospect relationships. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Craft an event strategy to reach new customer segments, drawing insights from market research for growth opportunities. 
• Develop an annual event calendar with input from commercial stakeholders, aligning key events with business objectives. 
• Collaborate with on-site sales teams during events to foster an environment that drives direct attendee engagement and sales.
• Maintain updated event calendars and share information with the marketing team to ensure coherence with overall strategies. 
• Efficiently manage resources, including budgets, personnel, and equipment, to ensure quality educational events without overspending. 
• Oversee live events as a key contact for speakers and attendees, ensuring flawless execution. 
• Integrate event activities into broader marketing and business development initiatives, fostering synergy. 
• Coordinate logistics for both in-person and virtual events
• Establish and nurture relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts, and resolving conflicts
• Work with the marketing team to ensure the timely delivery of event collateral.
• Handle event materials preparation and manage webinars using platforms like Zoom.
• Provide on-site support during events and conduct post-event activities for evaluation and future planning. 
• Adapt to unexpected challenges and last-minute changes, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills. 
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and attendees throughout the event planning and execution process. 
• Balance extensive travel commitments (up to 50%) with other responsibilities
• Lead a dedicated and high-performing team, empowering them to unleash their full potential as they spearhead a critical area of our growth initiatives.

Competencies:

Integrity

• Acts as a role model for ethical behavior.
• Resolves complex ethical dilemmas.
• Provides guidance on ethical issues to colleagues and teams.

Communication / Collaboration

• Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Leads collaborative efforts across teams.
• Manages difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy.

Critical Thinking / Problem Solving

• Leads problem-solving initiatives and guides teams.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Mentors others in advanced problem-solving techniques.

Conflict Resolution

• Manages significant conflicts within and across teams.
• Develops and implements conflict resolution processes.
• Coaches others on effective conflict management.

Developing Others / Empowerment

• Leads efforts to develop and empower team members.
• Creates development plans and tracks progress.
• Recognizes and rewards contributions and achievements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Minimum of 7 years of event management experience in a similar role. 
• Flexibility to travel extensively within the USA (up to 50%) and manage in-person events up to 3 weekends per month 
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and navigate complex situations with confidence. 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. 
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive support to internal and external stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in legal, estate planning, and tax advisory services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required; experience with webinar technology (Zoom), internet research, and CRM programs (Salesforce)
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude, with a commitment to delivering exceptional results and representing the firm professionally at all times. 
• Compelling experience in developing a high-performing team of event specialists 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. 

Performance Metrics:

• Event Success: Quality and success of both online and in-person events.
• Client Satisfaction: Measured by client feedback and satisfaction survey results.
• Task Completion: Timeliness and accuracy in completing assigned event tasks.
• Team Collaboration: Effectiveness in working with team members and other departments.

Qualifications

Anderson Business Advisors has been awarded the Top Places to Work honor by the Las Vegas Business Review Journal 5 years in a row!

Anderson Business Advisors is an award-winning workplace -- voted Top Places to Work in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the Las Vegas Business Review Journal, as well as Intuit's Firm of the Future award in 2020. Anderson Business Advisors is growing at a phenomenal rate, and we owe this success to our dynamic team, our commitment to excellent service, and our valued clients.

Serving investors and small business owners nationally since 1999, Anderson Business Advisors is the nation's premier asset protection and tax planning firm. With a focus on providing excellent service, Anderson Business Advisors brings attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals under one roof to empower our clients to protect themselves and their investments from the growing legal and tax threats of an increasingly complex world.

At Anderson Business Advisors, we're looking for friendly, driven, and passionate individuals to help us continue our mission as we empower investors and business owners to preserve and protect their wealth, find financial freedom, and create a legacy for their loved ones and communities.

We support our team with ongoing training and professional development while providing internal advancement opportunities for driven team members who want to grow within Anderson as they succeed professionally and personally.

Anderson Advisors offers robust benefits including:

• Embrace flexibility with a hybrid work schedule, balancing remote and in-office work seamlessly.
• Kickstart your journey with a robust onboarding program that equips you with in-depth knowledge about our organization, services, and products.
• Prioritize your health with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage—all provided at no cost to you.
• Plan for the future with a 401(k) matching program, starting at 4% after just 3 months of employment.
• Recharge and rejuvenate with generous paid time off, including 16 days in the first year and 21 days after one year of employment, in addition to 7 paid company holidays.
• Stay active with a $35 monthly gym membership subsidy.

Please note that a full background check, drug screen, internet, and social media search are required for employment.