Strategic Account Director

Meeting Tomorrow

$110K — $300K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of event industry experience, preferably agency-side.
  • Established relationships in Pharma, FinServ, Tech, and Consulting sectors.
  • Proven track record of building a book of business generating $10M+ in lifetime event revenue.
  • Strategic ability to align client goals with technical production capabilities.
  • Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales by closing multi-million dollar event programs.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from initial outreach to contract negotiation.
  • Identify and pursue clients with global event needs.
  • Build and nurture relationships with high-level executives and planners.
  • Engage in strategic outreach and networking to create business opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program access.
  • 401k plan with employer matching up to 4%.
  • 16 PTO days (increasing with tenure) and 9 paid holidays.
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • $50 monthly fitness reimbursement and stipends for internet/cell expenses.
  • Company donations to charities up to $1,000 annually and opportunities for social events and learning.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Strategic Account Director (SAD) to aggressively expand our Event Production footprint within Fortune 5000 companies. This pure Business Development position is for a hunter who thrives on building a book of business from scratch, as this role will not get any inbound opportunities.

You will drive our growth by targeting and securing $1M+ opportunities with brands that have multiple events throughout the year. You are the bridge between a client's wildest creative vision and our technical production reality. You will guide a cross-functional team of Producers, Technical Directors, and Logistics experts to build multi-million dollar event programs.

SAD's are successful in this role when they find clients who execute multiple events throughout the year, in a variety of locations around the globe, and Meeting Tomorrow can be their dedicated events partner in planning, creative, and production. This person is in front of clients all the time and can expect up to 30% of their time is traveling.

The Mission:
The First Year Benchmark: You are responsible for closing $1M in new business within your first 12 months.
Outbounding: You will build your pipeline through your own strategic outreach, industry networking, and deep-rooted relationships. We are looking for a track record of success built on zero inbound leads.
Strategic Hunting: You don't just sell services; you sell solutions. You understand the internal politics and needs of your client's organizations and can navigate complex decision-making hierarchies.
Presence: You are "in the field" and in front of clients constantly. Expect at least 30% travel to build relationships, man booths attend industry events, and close deals in person.

What You Are Responsible For:
Closing Deals: This is the priority. You qualify, pitch, and close multi-million dollar event programs.
Full-Cycle Ownership: From the first "cold" touch to negotiating contracts and ensuring the first execution is flawless.
Pipeline Engineering: Constantly hunting for clients with global needs and high-frequency event calendars.
Relationship Architecture: Building personal and professional bonds with top-tier meeting planners and C-suite stakeholders.

What We Need:
Proven Track Record: You have built a book of business from the ground up and have a history of managing $10M+ in lifetime event revenue across a diverse client list.
Agency Veteran: At least 5+ years of Event Industry experience. We prefer agency-side experience over AV-only hardware sales.

• Relationships established: Established, high-level relationships within our target sectors (Pharma, FinServ, Tech and Consulting).

• Strategic Acumen: You know how to map a client's business goals to a technical production reality.

• Grit & Initiative: You don't wait for instructions; you identify the target and go after it.

What We Offer:

• True Autonomy: You have the freedom to bring in business through your own creative lens.

• Uncapped Earning Potential: We pay competitively, and for a hunter who hits their numbers, there is no limit to what you can earn.

• A High-Performance Culture: You'll be supported by technical masterminds (Production Managers) and logistics experts (Project Managers) who ensure that once you close the deal, the execution is world-class.

• A Tight-Knit Team: We are a collaborative group of 90 pros

Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and EAP access
• 401k with employer matching up to 4%
• 16 PTO days (increases with tenure) + 9 paid holidays
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• $50 Monthly fitness reimbursement
• Monthly stipends for internet and/or cell
• Company donation(s) to your charities of choice (up to $1,000 annually)
• Regular social events and learning opportunities

$110,000 - $300,000 a year

The final starting salary is based on individual experience and how closely it translates to the role. Once in the role, the full compensation includes salary, commission and bonus.

Base: $110k -$150k

Uncapped commission with with OTE close to $200k-$300k

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