Group Vice President, Brand Leader

The GVP CPMG will lead the CPMG Team and portfolio of Events. A strong and experienced leader the GVP will be responsible for the day-to-day management and growth of the business leading and developing the team the overall business strategy directing managing and delivering the P&L and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional products and community development year-round.

This is a highly collaborative leadership position requiring a strategic thinker who can inspire and develop talent grow an organization collaborate across the Company and contribute directly to business results.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible to lead develop and inspire CPMGs leadership and team

Lead guide and support the strategic plans for CPMG resulting in revenue and profitability competitive advantage and positive customer outcomes

Oversee Executive Buyer relations Event strategies Sales and Marketing Customer Success/Event Experience proprietary technology tools and Operations with a focus on customer delight growth strategy measurement effectiveness and efficient management of resources.

Develop monitor and update budgets and forecasting to determine progress in attaining and exceeding objectives

Ensure achievement and reporting of annual operating budget for the business.

Evolve business model in conjunction with market demand

Monitors Accounts Receivable for the portfolio

Oversee technology tools supporting the business strategy

Continually evaluate business portfolio and work with leadership team to make changes where necessary (whether it be investment divestiture or discontinuation)

Collaborate across Company portfolio and relevant resources to optimize growth and internal resources

Lead a high-performing team ensuring the right people are in the right jobs and in the right structure for optimal operations as well as providing pathways for promotability. Evaluate performance of leadership team for attaining results in compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and developing the team. Identify and develop talent address underperformance.

Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and direct implementation and oversee integration activities.

Share insights and knowledge broadly across the Forge community and within the markets served as appropriate. Routinely communicate with colleagues on both strategy and performance.

Ensure compliance with Forge policies.

Ensure the CPMG Group operates with integrity and in a responsible manner as demonstrated through a positive work environment high employee engagement respect for colleagues and the environment and community engagement. Be a cultural leader across Forge overall.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

12 years experience leading a trade show/media or similar business

10 years leading and managing a team

Experience managing and delivering a $30m business unit

Strong strategic planning skills with experience developing and executing growth strategies.

Strong analytical skills including experience with budgeting forecasting and KPI management.

Experience with Salesforce and Hubspot or comparable CRM platforms and data-driven

decision making.

Excellent interpersonal communication presentation collaboration and influencing skills; strong ability to motivate inspire and lead a team

Exceptional organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Passion for mentoring and developing talent while fostering a collaborative high-performance culture.

Background in hosted buyer events B2B events conferences or executive community development is strongly preferred.

Willingness to travel and interact with attendees at CPMG Events industry events and customer meetings as needed.

Excellent management leadership communication collaboration and negotiation skills

Takes a data-driven approach to problem solving

An ability to engage effectively with the senior leadership team; customers and employees of the organization

Expert at problem solving especially under time constraints and in challenging situations

Possesses a strategic and collaborative mindset

Ability to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration teamwork integrity trust diversity and respect

Team player with a no task is too small attitude

Energized by the opportunity to create lasting and impactful change to team and customers

About Emerald

At Emerald we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings dont contain experience inflation and most dont require college degrees. Instead theyre crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Target Compensation: $200000 plus Bonus eligible

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidates qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees physical and mental health including unlimited vacation for exempt employees flexible working locations 401(k) plan with a company match medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits parental and caregiver leave dependent commuter and FSA benefits professional development programs like Toastmasters and mental wellness tools.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range please email our Talent Acquisition team at