National Sr. Director, Private Events

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Purpose: The National Sr. Director, Private Events will play a pivotal role in driving revenue generation through our private event business and shaping the organization’s overall event sales strategy. Furthermore, the National Sr. Director of Private Events responsibility is to oversee the strategic planning, execution, and management of all events hosted by Meow Wolf across all of its exhibitions. They are tasked with collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver exceptional on-brand event experiences for attendees while ensuring operational efficiency by setting standards and expectations across the private event business.

Location: Remote, providing candidate lives within one of the following markets: Santa Fe/Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, or New York.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $141,565 - $195,360. Compensation for candidates varies based upon location and experience.

This position is also eligible for a bonus of up to 15% of base salary. Bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on the successful achievement of pre-determined company and individual performance goals.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is May 31st, 2024. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

As the National Sr. Director, Private Events, you will refine and develop Meow Wolf’s private event business strategy across our current and future portfolio of exhibitions/venues.

How you will do it:

● See beyond today’s activities to develop and execute sales strategies across all of our locations that will increase both the revenue and profitability of our groups/private events business. Communicate and align priorities with partners across the organization.

● Monitor leads, sales performance, and trends to identify growth opportunities. Establish and provide regular reporting and updates to management regarding performance across all sites. Lead, communicate, and be accountable for private event objectives including long-/short-term business plans and annual budgets.

● Provide leadership and direction to exhibition private event teams. Translate broad company objectives into specific action plans for the team. Align all sites on roles and responsibilities, priorities, and strategies to deliver required results. Be a thought partner to respond to situations outside of standard operating procedures.

● Build and maintain strong relationships with national clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to meet their requirements. This includes - but is not limited to, conducting site tours, showcasing facilities, amenities, event capabilities, and delivering compelling presentations to highlight the unique selling points of each location.

● Partner with Exhibition Development regarding private event requirements at future sites - including but not limited to, physical space, guest flow, labor resources, technology/equipment. Ensure future sites have flexibility to meet diverse needs of clients within a market.

● Collaborate with marketing partners to develop marketing strategies, promotional materials and online campaigns that target specific audiences and drive private