California Grocers Association · 1 week ago
Director, Events and Sponsorship
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expCalifornia Grocers Association is seeking a Director of Events and Sponsorship to oversee the planning and execution of meetings, events, and annual conventions. The role involves managing sponsorship development, ensuring revenue goals are met, and leading the sales team to achieve individual and collective targets.
AssociationCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of meeting planning including RFP’s, site selection, contract negotiation, sponsor solicitation, communicating logistics, organizing internal staff responsibilities, registration, housing and on-site coordination
Negotiate favorable contracts with hotels, convention centers, audio visual providers, caterers, show decorators, golf courses and other related service providers and vendors
Achieve budgeted event sponsorship and revenue goals
Serve as liaison with partners, sponsors and members to identify their needs and ensure superior customer satisfaction
Oversee and manage the Association’s sales team to ensure individual and team goals are met
Organize facilities and details such as décor, BEO’s, audio visual, location, etc. pre-event and on-site
Actively and proactively communicate with Board Members and committee members
Manage department budgets and financial details and expenses
Build industry relations through attendance at Association and Foundation events as well as other industry-related conferences, trade shows, dinners and events
Contribute as a member of the Association’s marketing team
Supervise Business Development Manager position including but not limited to training, assignment of job duties, and determining overall sales objectives
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an events planner or organizer in high volume work environment
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification or minimum of 6 years in an event planning field in a leadership role
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines while being highly organized
Demonstrated sales results, developing creative sponsorship proposals and ability to build productive business relationships over time
Professional, outgoing & energetic personality and strong background in delivering outstanding member service
Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal skills, including strong ability to communicate with a variety of audiences including board members, staff members and vendors
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed to facilitate events
Position requires independent judgment while carrying out overall responsibilities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents
Life insurance and long term disability insurance for the employee
Generous 401(k) and profit sharing program
Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
Parking in downtown location provided
Company
California Grocers Association
California Grocers Association is a nonprofit organization that advocates and represents the unified voice of the food industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ron Fong
President & CEO
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