GasPedal is a little consulting firm that has a huge impact on the future of business. We're about one big idea: Companies that make people happy are more successful. This a dream job if you are interested in blogs, social media, and the future of marketing.

(Learn more at http://www.gaspedal.com/jobs)

We're looking for a VP Meetings and Events

You'll produce fantastic, fascinating conferences

People absolutely, positively love our events. They are edgy, creative, and packed so full of new ideas that heads explode by the end of the day.

We're looking for an experienced executive to manage all meetings and events for this rapidly growing organization. We do cutting-edge programs for very senior executives. Topics for upcoming events include Love in Marketing, Word of Mouth Marketing Camp, and Humor in Business.

The format is usually the standard two-day, 10-panel, 60 speakers, executive-type event ... but the speakers are amazing, the pace is fast, ideas are deep, and there is never a boring minute. We also do smaller events, webinars, unconferences, and meetings. We speak at up to 10 events each month, and you'll coordinate our presence at them for maximum impact.

You'll be building the events department from scratch. That means that you need to do absolutely everything for the first event, then recruit your team and outside vendors for future events. Compensation will include a juicy performance bonus.

Skills/experience needed:

• 5-10 years proven experience in all aspects of event management with full P&L responsibility.
• Incredibly stable, organized, and good-humored.
• Focus on executive-level conferences (we don't do trade shows or exhibits).
• Experience with conference web sites, online registration, and email. All of our marketing is online, so we value web experience over print/direct mail experience.
• Familiarity with marketing-industry topics, ability to write agendas and work with speakers to improve content.
• Strategic planning and solid management experience.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Demonstrable experience as a self-starting, self-managed executive who can operate with limited support and supervision.

How to apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by email to Preston Firestone at pf@gaspedal.com. The subject of your email should read: "G114 VP Events, Your Name." GasPedal is an equal opportunity employer. This is a full-time position based in Chicago, hiring immediately. No relocation assistance is provided.

You can learn more about GasPedal by visiting our web site at http://www.gaspedal.com or our blog at http://www.damniwish.com.