Wanted: Programs Director for Global Equity Organization

Global Equity Organization

1442 E. Lincoln Ave. #487

Orange, CA 92865

Summary

The Programs Director of the Global Equity Organization (GEO) is a seasoned and skilled leader with a record of achievement in business development and global marketing campaigns. S/he is able to gain the trust of and work effectively with a wide variety of people, including staff, the Board of Directors, our members and sponsors, the global equity compensation business communities, partner organizations and the public.

Responsibilities

• To design, implement and deploy business development goals and objectives, aligning with GEO's philosophy, mission and strategy.


• To develop the pipeline of corporate and issuer memberships, event sponsorship sales and event registrations.


• To identify and outline annual goals and growth targets as it relates to relative market saturation in event sponsorships, corporate and issuer memberships, and event registrations.


• To manage GEO's website (managing the collaboration and collection of compelling and relevant content and online services).


• To develop and deploy programs, including webinars, speaking engagements and networking events designed to enhance GEO's product/service offerings.


• To manage all aspects of the annual GEOnomics publication, including but not limited to engaging Subject Matter Experts to contribute content, soliciting sponsorships, promoting the publication through creative and value-added channels.


• To own all aspects related to sales of sponsorship opportunities (corporate and issuer memberships as well as event-driven sponsorship opportunities); execute on revenue development annual goals.


• To develop and deploy programs aimed at membership expansion with focus on issuer engagement.


• To manage the Speaker Committee and GEO Awards processes (working with necessary parties in selecting contributors and managing content).


• Board Administration and Support: To support administration of Board by advising and informing about progress against Sales and Marketing goals and objectives, interfacing between Board and staff as needed in these efforts, and collaborating with staff and volunteers in the development and delivery of compelling services and products that best speak to the market interests/needs.


• Community and Public Relations: To act as primary "face to market" on behalf of GEO. Assures GEO and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented with a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.


• To oversee planning and implementation for enhancing existing and developing new sources of revenue for GEO.


• To identify resource requirements, research funding sources, establish strategies to approach prospective members/sponsors, submit proposals and manage fundraising records and documentation.

Skills/Experience

• Proven sales/marketing skills, subject matter expertise and grant writing experience are essential.


• Passion, enthusiasm, flexibility, common sense, and uncommon commitment to our mission.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and collaborate across these groups to achieve desired outcomes.


• Demonstrated experience in sales, marketing, management and governance.


• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new service/product deliverables for members, sponsors and other key GEO stakeholders.


• Demonstrated success in business development/revenue generation.


• Comfortable with networking for partnerships, board membership, and business development.


• Experience with the recruitment and management of volunteers.


• Strong verbal and communication skills, including demonstrated public speaking skills.


• Proven track record of success overseeing business development initiatives and public relations.

Reporting Relationship

• Position reports to the Chairman of the Board

To apply, please submit your resume/CV to michele.holly@globalequity.org by January 13, 2012.