Do you have a knack for making business connections or recommending innovative solutions to your colleagues and teams? If so, our dynamic and fast-paced working environment holds serious potential for you.
Leading Authorities, Inc. is a world-class lecture agency, video agency, and event production company, and the parent company of CEO Update, the premier membership organization for CEOs and c-level executives of the nation's largest and most influential associations. As the Director of Business Development, Events, and Advertising, you will be responsible for selling a portfolio of products including advertising and event sponsorships to meet your sales goals. Sales portfolio includes an award-winning print publication and online presence, frequently sold-out events - virtual and in-person - as well as an extensive portfolio of products and services.
You'll be a critical member of the team and be responsible for maintaining and creating valuable partnerships within the association community, and as a rapidly growing company, you will have the opportunity to create new revenue streams and grow existing products within the robust portfolio of marketing solutions offered by CEO Update and its parent company Leading Authorities.
IDEAL APPLICANTS:
Have knowledge of the association community
Have experience in media salesr
Come up with creative solutions
Ask thoughtful questions
Develop strong relationships with their clients
Remain focused on their goals
Have an entrepreneurial approach to their business
We are currently working remotely due to COVID-19 but will want this position to work out of our Washington, DC HQ when the environment allows
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Additional Salary Information: Compensation includes generous base salary plus commission and bonuses.
401(K) plan and profit sharing options
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. At Leading Authorities, Inc. speakers bureau we work with amazing people—the incredible event and meeting professionals who keep us sharp as we find the perfect solution to their every challenge—the talented speakers we represent who “wow” audiences every time they hit a stage or a screen—our terrific colleagues who jump in with connections, ideas, and “been there, done that” best practices to make sure everyone looks good.
More than 30 years ago, when Mark French opened the doors at Leading Authorities, he created a client-focused business on the ideas that we could use our extensive knowledge of today’s trending topics, the deep insights we have of the talent we represent, our ability to generate fresh and exciting ideas, and our strong creative background to become a leader in the events industry. Today, Leading Authorities, Inc. houses three distinct lines of business—our premier speakers bureau, our video communications agency, and our live events production practice for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events—to help our clients tell their stories and reinforce key messaging.
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