About Avoya Travel®

At Avoya Travel, we’re a purpose-driven, customer-centric brand focused on reimagining the way we help our customers plan and book their vacations through powerful technology, a personal touch and the very best value in the industry. As one of the largest and fastest growing travel companies in North America, Avoya is looking to add new talent to their already dynamic team. With over $400 million in annual sales and millions of website visitors, Avoya’s rapid growth has been achieved through an energizing company culture, patented technology, award-winning sales results, unique demand generation techniques, and strong partnerships.

Position Overview

The Sr. Manager of Events will be responsible for creating, spearheading, and executing Avoya Travel’s annual Event Strategic Plan, including but not limited to events for Avoya’s Network of Independent travel agencies, Avoya’s preferred suppliers / sponsors, and Avoya employees. The Sr. Manager of Events will oversee the Events Department and will be in a supervisory and mentor role to already established and up-and-coming event professionals.

The Sr. Manager of Events will be responsible for high-profile events and will collaborate with leaders and executives from various departments to create and execute events that exceed revenue targets and are within budget. The Sr. Manager of Events will work in tandem with Avoya’s Communication and Public Relations team(s) to create not only experiences but content and announcements that are newsworthy and streamlined for all Avoya’s key audiences.

What You’ll Be Doing…

Create, oversee and be responsible for high-level company-wide business projects
Lead project management, negotiation, bidding contracts, RFP process of Avoya Events
Lead the Events Department and be in a supervisory role
Oversee employee personal growth and develop their business and events skill sets
Delegate tasks from Avoya Executives and provide direction on execution accordingly
Develop, report on, and monitor department budget and regularly monitor monthly expenditures
Partner with the Strategic Partnerships and Network Engagement teams to develop events and produce content that will drive event revenue through sponsorships and attendance, increased sales through engagement and education, year over year
Lead a team responsible for planning and executing six- and seven-figure budget multi-day events with hundreds of people.
Display creativity and innovation by leading the industry with new event types/formats that will bring in new revenue opportunities and customers into the Avoya Platform.[MS1]
Perform other duties as assigned by management or as may be necessary

Sounds Like A Good Fit? What It Takes To Be Successful…

Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a similar field with related work experience desired
Must have 7+ or more of working experience in a similar role with experience in leading and mentoring a team. Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with internal and vendor partners.
Requires a combination of creative and analytic skill sets with exceptional level of detail-orientation and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Demonstrate proactive thinking and awareness with minimal supervision
Must be able to create, think, and plan projects understanding the large picture of how the Events Strategic Plan impacts the overall P&L
Must be able to delegate to employees and also jump in and work side-by-side with them no matter the size of the task (i.e. stuffing name badges)

Ability to lead, guide, and inspire employees
Ability to maintain elevated levels of attention to detail and train employees to meet Avoya’s standard of excellence
Superb ability in taking a high-level strategic idea and create and execute a plan; breaking it down over the course of 1-2 years and prioritizing daily tasks (and re-prioritizing urgent tasks) for both self and employees
Must be highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well in a fast-paced changing environment
Must handle situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment
Excellent computer systems skills including reservations and reporting systems
Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to collaborate effectively with other employees and managers to ensure teamwork and drive results
Plan, research, and execute events while meeting deadlines and managing budget
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel (domestically and internationally) as required

What We Offer…

Colleagues: Working with an incredibly talented and inspiring team
23 Paid Days Off: 10 Holidays, 10 days of PTO, and 3 paid sick days
Longevity: 401k + Matching
Wellness: Health, dental, and vision coverage
Travel: Passport reimbursement and Incredible discounted vacation benefits that include cruises, hotel rooms, guided vacations, amusement parks, and more!
Culture: An upbeat, rewarding corporate culture with training opportunities, and more!
Flexibility: Hybrid and remote schedules are available depending on team needs.

Background checks and drug testing may be performed as part of the hiring process.

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