Gibson Brands, Inc. (f/k/a Gibson Guitar Corp), the fastest-growing company in the music and sound industries, was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gibson Brands is a global leader in fast-paced, challenging world of musical instruments, consumer electronics, and professional audio. Its success comes from bringing the finest experiences to consumers by offering exceptional products with world-recognized brands. Customers don’t just buy Gibson Brands products. They form an emotional attachment, and what we do becomes part of their lifestyle.
Gibson Brands seeks a Director Global of Events. This leadership position will:
Report directly to the EVP Outreach Marketing
Partner with the Global Brand Marketing, Entertainment Relations, Divisional Operations, GMs and other key positions to create high-profile consumer activations, long-term partnerships and increase sales
Increase consumer engagement and execute strategies to create deep and lasting customer relationships
Establish a long-term vision and practical strategic direction, develop and execute plans flawlessly, and inspire others to deliver the desired results
Primary Position Responsibilities
Partner with the executive leadership to develop global strategies to support both the enterprise’s long-term vision and shorter-term goals and objectives (maximizing market share, revenue growth, profitability growth and EBITA)
Interact daily with each Events Manager
Create detailed event proposals including budget, consumer impressions and ROI
Coordinate event run of show timeline logistic details for internal departments and external partners
Create and regularly update operations manuals and best practices for all event managers
Provide timely, advance communications to on-site event coordinator to gain pre-event insights and identify value-add opportunities
Build and maintain rapport with new and existing global retail partners
Develop and implement a systematic process for tracking and reporting on the progress of event outreach programs dedicated to establishing true partnerships with customers. Assess and report on the progress made with each customer to ensure the entire organization is working toward the common goal. Take decisive action to correct underperforming areas.
In conjunction with the appropriate teams, serve as one of the primary relationship managers with customers to create deep and lasting partnerships.
Collaborate with GMs and other internal stakeholders to ensure their active involvement with customers
Partner closely with Global Marketing to support global marketing strategies
Partner closely with Global Marketing to identify opportunities to further penetrate developed markets, and develop holistic (same as above) plans to further penetrate these markets
Lead the Events Managers team on short-term and long-range planning process and budget development process
Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
Build a great working environment for the employees that attracts, develops, retains, and motivates the talent needed to be a world-class, high-performing team
Desired Leadership Qualities
Accountability: Make a personal and sincere commitment to goals, and deal effectively with consequences of both success and failure. Possess the ability to develop stretch goals that are objective, easily understood, and tied to high-integrity metrics. Effectively communicate goals to the team and the broader organization. Inspire team to meet or exceed the stated goals, and deals effectively with under-performers as well as recognize those who meet or exceed their goals.
Responsibility: Possess an attitude of ownership for not only position-specific goals and functional area, but also the entire enterprise. Readily go beyond what is necessary to succeed in specific roles, have a strong commitment to continuous improvement, and readily take the initiative to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities to move the business forward.
Transparency: Embrace the concept of total openness of information and action. Collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization by engaging in effective dialogue within the business and with external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree is preferred but not required
Minimum 5 years as a Global Director of Events
Minimum 5 years experience with high dollar events and sponsorships
Exceptional domestic and international networking skills
Experience in planning successful large events with Senior Level Managers
Global view is imperative
Extensive experience with domestic and international events
Travel, weekends, and evenings will be required
Proven track record in establishing deep and lasting customer partnerships
The ability to grasp and fully utilize data from various sources to support decision-making. Possess compelling numerical and analytical skills
Challenge the status quo; proven track record of driving change, as well as teaching and motivating individuals to develop and implement new ways of thinking and doing business
Deep understanding of brands and their power in the marketplace
Results orientation that takes ownership of goals and objectives
Ability to identify and highlight issues early on, and develop and execute plans to address quickly and efficiently
Highly effective collaborator with internal as well as external resources
Email resume with salary history to: [email protected].
Please put "Events—Director Global Events" in the subject line.
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