WOMMA Home / The WOMMA Word / August 2005 / We're hiring -- Vice President of Events
WOMMA represents the leading companies at the cutting edge of buzz, viral, and creative word of mouth marketing. Our members include Intuit, Edelman, Kimberly-Clark, Sprint, Harvard Business School, and many more innovative market leaders. If you've heard about buzz marketing, Seth Godin, or customer evangelism - that's our territory.
More than 130 companies have joined WOMMA in just six months for a very simple mission: Build a thriving word of mouth marketing industry based on ethics, best practices, and measurable ROI.
Vice President of Events
Job# W101
We're looking for an experienced executive to manage all events and conferences for this rapidly growing trade association. We have produced record-breaking events and are looking for someone to take our program to the next level.
Responsibilities include:
Manage our entire event program from start to finish, including content development, promotion, and marketing. You will be responsible for the financial and strategic success of the program.
Produce at least two major annual conferences, regional workshops, and teleconferences. Work with major industry events to co-locate our content.
Recruit and supervise staff and outside vendors.
Build a sales capability for sponsorships and exhibits.
Establish a speakers' bureau to secure speaking opportunities for our members.
Generate a target of $1 million annual registration and sponsorship revenue.
Requirements:
Proven track record in event production, preferably for a business-focused trade association.
Experience in all aspects of event management with full P&L responsibility.
Exceptional project management, planning, and organization experience. You will be running a department, not just a conference, and will need to demonstrate management skills.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Experience working in a small-business environment. Demonstrable experience as a self-starting, self-managed executive who can operate with limited support and supervision.
What we are looking for:
We DO NEED experience working with senior-level executives to recruit them to speak on panels, keynotes, and breakout sessions; and working with executive-level attendees.
We DO NOT NEED candidates whose primary experience is with exhibition or facilities management, party planning, or social events.
You must have strong familiarity with the marketing industry and the Internet industry.
This is not a learn-on-the-job situation. We need someone who will hit the ground running on the first day.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by email to Preston Firestone at preston@womma.org
The subject of your email should read: "W101, Events, Your Name".
This is a full-time position based in Chicago. Hiring immediately. No relocation assistance is provided.
