SVP Meetings & Events

SVP, Meetings & Events (Operations Leadership)
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Travel: 20–30%
Reports to: Managing Director

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Meetings & Events, to lead the operational delivery of a large-scale client portfolio while shaping the future of how our teams plan, execute, and scale event programs.

This is a senior operational leadership role designed for someone who excels at building structure, leading high-performing teams, and delivering complex programs with consistency, quality, and profitability.

You will oversee a multi-level organization responsible for executing meetings, events, and incentive programs—while serving as a strategic partner to both internal leadership and key client stakeholders.

This role also plays a critical part in long-term succession planning, with the opportunity to help shape the next phase of leadership within the organization.

What You’ll Lead

• A multi-level team including Vice Presidents, Senior Directors, Team Leads, and planning teams

• A portfolio of complex meetings, events, and incentive programs

• Operational delivery across planning, sourcing, execution, and post-event analysis

What You’ll Do

Executive Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders across the organization

• Drive alignment, accountability, and performance across multiple teams

• Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching and succession planning

• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

Operational Excellence & Program Delivery

• Oversee the successful delivery of all programs from scope through execution and reconciliation

• Ensure consistency in how programs are planned, executed, and evaluated

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery

• Raise the standard of operational excellence across all teams

Client Leadership & Experience

• Serve as an executive presence for key client relationships

• Ensure programs are delivered with a consultative, client-first approach

• Partner with account leadership to strengthen relationships and grow accounts

• Champion a service philosophy rooted in thoughtfulness and exceptional experience delivery

Financial Leadership & Profitability

• Oversee financial performance across programs, ensuring profitability and efficiency

• Partner with leadership on pricing, scope alignment, and resource planning

• Guide cost management, vendor strategy, and financial discipline

Strategic Growth & Organizational Impact

• Help evolve the operational delivery model to support agency growth and scalability

• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities across the client portfolio

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and organizational development

Innovation & Technology

• Drive adoption of tools and systems that improve planning efficiency and decision-making

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance operations and client experience

• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring forward new ideas to improve delivery

What We’re Looking For

• 15 years of leadership experience in meetings, events, or incentive travel

• Proven experience leading large, multi-level teams

• Deep expertise in end-to-end event delivery (strategy, sourcing, logistics, production, onsite execution)

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, pricing, and profitability

• Executive presence and ability to engage with senior client stakeholders

• Track record of building operational structure, processes, and scalable systems

• Experience driving organizational performance and team development

Nice to Have

• Industry certifications (CMP, CMM, CIS, etc.)

• Experience integrating technology or AI-driven tools into operations

• Background in both corporate and agency environments

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA

• Travel required (20–30%) for client programs and leadership alignment

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership position with visibility across the organization. You will play a key role in shaping how teams operate today—and how the organization evolves for the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off

• Hybrid work environment

If you are an operational leader who thrives on building strong teams, delivering complex programs, and driving continuous improvement—we’d love to connect.