Director of events Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Description

The VP of Events will lead the strategic and operational transformation of the Automotive News

Group

and Crain's Global Polymer Group event portfolios-driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across more than

9 brands and

global events annually. This executive will

be responsible for

full P&L ownership and end-to-end delivery of tentpole summits, one-day forums, awards

galas

executive roundtables,

private

dinners

and custom experiences that elevate both brands' influence and industry leadership. Working across editorial, sales, marketing, and audience development, the VP will translate brand authority into compelling event experiences that attract high-value audiences and generate multimillion-dollar revenue through tickets, sponsorships, and new products. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategic architect, product innovator, and operational leader-capable of building a roadmap for growth while ensuring flawless execution in every detail. Key Responsibilities Set the vision & roadmap

• craft a 3-year growth plan that aligns event concepts with

overall Automotive News Group

and Global Polymer Group

growth plan

brand positioning, editorial

calendars

and revenue targets.

Own full P&L

pricing

and margin targets; forecast, track and

optimize

revenue (tickets, sponsorship, ancillary products) and costs

create business cases for new launches and M&A opportunities

Product innovation

events / dinners

regional roadshows,

expanded tentpole events

and experiences that extend value beyond show days.

Programming

trategy

wn the high-level content architecture for every event

artner with

head of programming and

content

leaders to define themes, session formats, speaker targets, and data-driven storytelling that differentiate AN and GPG programming from competitors.

Audience growth &

attendee

experience

the strategy and drive end-to-end execution

for a best-in-class attendee registration journey and event-marketing site flow

partner with marketing,

data

and content teams to build segmented acquisition funnels and deliver best-in-class attendee journeys

Sponsorship strategy

collaborate with ad-sales on packaging, pricing and bespoke activations that

leverage

AN / GPG editorial assets and Crain's broader ecosystem

partner with sales leadership to penetrate new spend categories.

Operational excellence

lead

event operations

team

technology stack (registration, Cvent, mobile app, analytics) and vendor

selection

for flawless, scalable execution.

Market

ntelligence

Team leadership

coach

and restructure a distributed team; embed OKRs and rigorous post-event debrief loops to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements 1

years

building

and scaling B2B event portfolios, including multi-brand or multi-vertical oversight.

Proven leader who can cascade strategy into clear

objectives

for programming, sales, and operations teams

track record

of working with experienced operations teams to align event strategy into on-site, day-of execution

Demonstrated

record of

revenue growth, new

event launches, long-term strategic

planning

and big sponsorship wins.

Strong

team

leader with experience reorganizing under-resourced groups into high-performing units.

Exceptional collaborator-equally effective with direct-report teams and distributed corporate support resources.

Able to travel

25-50

domestically and internationally

Preferences Strong

network

in automotive,

manufacturing

or adjacent industrial sectors is a plus.

Fluency with Cvent event management platform

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Pay Transparency Disclosure : The estimated base salary for this position is $140,000 - $175,000. The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance. #LI-LV1 #exec #events #full-time #LI-Hybrid Brand Overview : Since 1925,

Automotive News

has been the go-to place for all the news that is happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Whether it is breaking news sent to a phone, digital editions and web products delivered to a desktop, or stories in the award-winning print edition,

Automotive News

covers the news everywhere it happens around the world. Breaking news, data, daily newscasts, webinars, conferences and events are just some of the offerings.

AutomotiveNews

Automotive News Europe

Automotive News China

are created locally and are backed by a global team of 50 editors and reporters, as well as a commitment to journalistic excellence. @Automotive_News About Crain Communications : Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com. Environmental Demands Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed.

Employee work location is determined

by the needs of the specific team and may

include on-site, hybrid or remote. Employee work location is subject to change. An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if

the manager

approves. A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that

is in

one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they

reside

in one of these

states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC. A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with

the manager's

approval, subject to change. Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Many positions will also include work done

in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include c

onducting in-person interviews

attending

work-related

events, meeting with sources or clients

Employees

may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other

typical

job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work. Travel to cover news stories / events

meetings

with clients,

and to our geographically separated offices may be

required

It is the nature of

many

position

to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for

responding to email, meeting with clients, attending

work-related

events,

story development or breaking news.

Most employees

perform work Monday through Friday, altho

early-morning

evening

weekend shifts may be

required

Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time. Phys

ical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of

many Crain

s and are subject to change

activities

will

include

frequent

in-person

or virtual

interactions.

For most positions, it is

essential to be able to remain at a desk / computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create /

maintain

documents within

filing systems.

Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.

The typical physical requirements

light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and / or up to 10lbs of force

frequently

and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.

Some positions will have

additional

physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and / or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

and meet the

environmental and

physical demands of the role

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