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SUMMARY
Responsible for implementing and directing the mission, core values and policies of Visit KC as established by the President / Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
Oversees day-to-day operations, including preparing operating budgets, managing strategic plans, fostering a healthy and productive work environment, strategically directing private revenue generation, as well as general operations, and serving as a liaison and organization spokesperson at board meetings and to the wider public.
SUPERVISION
Supervise and direct all non-administrative functions of the organization, including but not limited to the departments of sales & services, marketing / communications and partnerships / events, tourism development and government & community affairs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience at the executive level and 15 years of overall related experience.
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in business, marketing, or tourism or equivalent professional industry experience.
IDEAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- A "big picture" strategic view
- Outstanding communication skills; very persuasive public speaker
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to write, review / edit, analyze, and interpret research reports and data
- Ability to translate policies into daily routine operations
- Fiscal management experience
- Ability to bring industry experience and contacts to the position
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels including all stakeholders, board members, elected officials, etc.
- An effective consensus builder
- Ability to support and act within a team environment
- Outstanding management skills with the ability to motivate people
- Ability to effectively delegate
- Solution seeker
- Ability to attract, develop and grow talent
- High integrity
- Self-assured, confident, and goal oriented
- An individual with a high likeability factor who is charismatic, confident, and humble
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the Sales & Services, Marketing / Communications Departments & Partnerships & Events
- Leads collaborative efforts to create and maintain a shared-resource model with the Sports Commission
- Leads sales innovations and strategic business development efforts
- Manages operations and ensures that adequate funds are available to carry out vision areas
- Works with the President / CEO and CFO to conduct official business and execute legal documents
- Maintains continuous knowledge of significant developments and industry trends
- Serves on assigned Committees and Advisory Councils to ensure knowledge of activities and goals within each group
- Shares information with the board of directors to ensure it is kept up to date on activities; provides financial information and attends board meetings
- Establishes a beneficial working relationship with partnership members and industry partners to coordinate their efforts to help VKC carry out its mission and more closely align them to VKC
- Maintains a healthy work environment to attract, retain and motivate a staff of top-quality employees, and works with each individual to ensure the total functioning of the organization.
- Serves as acting President / CEO, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Destinations Management Executive (CDME)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
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