Corporate Conference Director

Company: New Reach

Job Title: Corporate Conference Director

Location: 100% On-site at our HQ office in Tempe, AZ w/some travel

About Us

New Reach, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, is staffed with eLearning and marketing experts dedicated to advancing the information age through financial literacy. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Unlock financial freedom through practical and actionable education.

We’re building a bold new class of entrepreneurs by offering immersive online courses — from Wholesaling to Investing to Publishing — that empower students to grow their networks, skills, and success. With thousands of students nationwide, New Reach Education is transforming lives and communities.

To amplify this mission, we are seeking a Corporate Conference Director — a visionary, creative, and results-driven leader who will oversee the strategy, design, and flawless execution of New Reach events and conferences across the U.S.

Position Overview

The Corporate Conference Director leads the strategy, planning, and execution of all New Reach events — from large-scale conferences (100–4,000 attendees) to internal, community, and experiential events. This role blends strategic vision and creative leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that every event delivers extraordinary experiences while driving measurable business outcomes such as brand growth, lead generation, and member engagement.

This role oversees the full event ecosystem — from concept to ROI analysis — while mentoring a high-performing internal team and managing external production, AV, and venue partners. The Director will ensure each event embodies the company’s mission, culture, and excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Event Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy aligned with business goals, brand vision, and audience engagement objectives.
• Lead the vision, programming, and creative design of events to deliver impactful, memorable experiences.
• Partner with executive leadership to forecast, plan, and manage the annual event calendar.
• Define event KPIs to measure ROI, brand impact, revenue growth, and attendee satisfaction.
• Continuously innovate to ensure New Reach events remain fresh, relevant, and ahead of industry trends.

Event Planning & Operational Excellence

• Lead end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution for large-scale conferences, workshops, and community events across the U.S.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring events are on time and within scope.
• Manage vendors, venues, AV/production teams, and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Oversee speaker and talent coordination, including contracts, travel, and on-site management.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and promotional alignment.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and scale an internal events and production team, while managing external agency and vendor partners.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and servant-leadership culture.
• Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with executive, marketing, and sales leaders to align event goals with overall business strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all event-related communication across departments and with external partners.
• Present strategic plans, performance updates, and post-event reports to senior leadership.

Experience & Engagement Design

• Integrate creativity, storytelling, and visual design into every aspect of the attendee journey.
• Enhance attendee engagement through innovative programming, networking, and community-building experiences.
• Incorporate new technologies and interactive platforms to elevate the event experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in event and conference management, including at least 2 years of recent senior leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale events (100–4,000 attendees) with multiple breakouts, workshops, and keynote sessions.
• Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative mindset with an exceptional eye for design, storytelling, and experience innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to define and measure event ROI and business outcomes.
• Proficient in event management and collaboration tools including Swoogo, Monday, Slack, and Google Workspaces.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Events that exceed expectations for attendees, partners, and stakeholders.
• Tangible business outcomes — increased brand visibility, engagement, and revenue.
• A high-functioning events team known for operational excellence and creativity.
• Consistent innovation, keeping New Reach’s experiences fresh, relevant, and industry-leading.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Health Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 24/7 Telehealth, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Free access to all New Reach courses
• Servant leadership team with open-door policy
• Growth and development opportunities
• Positive culture that values hard work and relationships
• National & international volunteer opportunities
• Frequent company events

New Reach is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individuality and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Drug-free workplace.