Whiting Consulting is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Vice President of Events for both its East Coast operations located in New York City and its West Coast operations located in San Francisco. This person will create and execute a comprehensive events program that includes sponsoring outside conferences as well producing our client’s own proprietary events for all of the company’s product line. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, natural leader, and EXTREMELY detail oriented. The Vice President will report to the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for managing the New York and San Francisco Events Managers. This individual will work closely with the heads of the other marketing departments (public relations, digital and collateral materials) in order to maximize the effectiveness of the events program. The VP of Events will also work closely with the managers, maintain and create relationships with sponsors across all of our client’s media activities. This position will be based in New York City (relocation assistance is available), but it is a bicoastal role that will require two out of every six weeks to be spent in our San Francisco office. Deep contacts within the Silicon Valley startup community are recommended but not required.
Requirements/Responsibilities
- 8+ years of relevant experience in event planning and marketing (financial industry experience is a plus).
- Manage a team of two Event Managers (San Francisco and New York City).
- Work across all Company product lines to manage events.
- Proficient in budget tracking and financial planning.
- Ability to work inter-departmentally.
- Deep contacts within the Silicon Valley startup community is a plus.
- Based in NYC, with 1/3rd of time spent in the San Francisco office.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary.
- Discretionary bonus based on individual, group, and Company performance.
- Participation in employee stock purchase program.
- Health and dental benefits.
- Standard vacation and sick days.
- Standard initial employee option grant.
Apply by sending your resume to resumes@whitingconsulting.com.
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