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Were hiring a Director of Events in Orlando FL!

Join us in shaping and delivering shared experiences that inspire people while leading a high-performing Events team across the Southeast territory. At Access youll collaborate innovate and drive operational excellence while building a culture of creativity accountability and exceptional client service.

This is a high impact leadership role responsible for guiding a team of event professionals who deliver complex corporate meetings incentives and large-scale programs across the region.

About the Job

The Director of Events (DOE) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the overall management of the Events team to ensure operational excellence across all programs within the Southeast territory.

In this role you will lead a team responsible for delivering complex corporate meetings incentives and large-scale programs across the Southeast territory ensuring programs meet Access standards for quality profitability and client satisfaction.

You will oversee team structure performance and program assignment while ensuring exceptional client delivery strong financial outcomes and seamless collaboration across departments. The DOE partners closely with Sales Creative and executive leadership to drive innovation support territory growth and cultivate a strong solutions-oriented team culture.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring programs are executed at the highest level while meeting revenue profitability and client satisfaction goals.

What Youll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor Senior Managers Event Managers and Event Associates while fostering professional growth and long-term engagement

• Champion a culture of creative excellence accountability and continuous learning through coaching and regular team alignment

• Partner with Talent Operations and executive leadership to recruit onboard and develop a diverse pipeline of future leaders

• Leverage KPIs and performance data to guide coaching development planning and succession strategy

Program & Operational Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of event execution across the Southeast territory ensuring operational excellence and consistency across all programs

• Review program strategies and event plans prior to execution to ensure alignment with client objectives and Access standards

• Provide leadership on complex or high-profile programs including executive-level client engagement when needed

• Oversee event staff readiness ensuring clear communication strong documentation and seamless on-site execution

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes scalability and program efficiency

Client & Vendor Relationships

• Serve as an executive-level point of contact for high-value or strategic client relationships ensuring exceptional service delivery and program outcomes

• Oversee client experience quality across all programs within the territory ensuring alignment with Access standards and brand expectations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels venues and key vendor partners across the Orlando market

• Partner with the Supplier Partnerships team to strengthen vendor strategy sourcing and procurement practices

• Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives in collaboration with vendors and internal teams

Financial Performance & Budget Ownership

• Own overall team financial performance including revenue growth gross profit targets and KPI achievement

• Oversee Statements of Work (SOWs) program budgets and financial reporting for strategic programs

• Review program budgets and costing strategies to ensure events meet profitability targets while maintaining client experience standards

• Provide leadership on pricing strategy upselling opportunities and resource allocation

• Partner with leadership to improve forecasting accuracy and financial accountability

Productivity & Operational Scalability

• Lead department-wide capacity planning through forecasting workload balancing and program assignment

• Implement scalable processes that increase operational efficiency while maintaining event quality

• Align team resources with territory demand and seasonal program fluctuations

• Drive a culture of sustainable performance and operational discipline

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Establish and maintain risk management standards across event operations

• Approve contingency budgets and response protocols for operational risks

• Partner with Sales Creative and Operations leadership to align mitigation strategies

• Provide executive leadership during program escalations or client incidents

• Ensure learnings from operational challenges are translated into improved processes and SOPs

What Success Looks Like

• Territory consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets

• High client satisfaction scores across all programs within the territory

• Strong program profitability and consistent achievement of gross profit goals

• Events team performance meeting or exceeding established KPIs

• Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader within the Events department

• Consistent demonstration of Access values and leadership principles

About Access

Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams operate in destinations coast-to-coast designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.

About You

We know that theres no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of nice-to-haves but dont let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best most creative talent on our team.

Nice-to-haves:

• 7 years of experience in event management ideally within hospitality or destination management

• Proven experience leading and developing event teams including direct management of Event Managers or senior event professionals

• Deep knowledge of the Orlando market and strong vendor/hotel connections

• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs and managing event team performance against revenue or profitability targets

• Excellent time management communication and organizational skills

• Passion for creating exceptional event experiences

Why Access

CULTURE & EXTRAS

• Certified as a Great Place to Work 3 years in a row and counting!

• 50 years in the industry!

• Women-owned and women-led

• Fun creative and supportive culture

• Focus on recognition and employee value including annual and quarterly awards

• Paid day off to serve your local community

• Annual all-company retreat to connect learn and have fun together

• Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)

• Regional team outings

• Monthly companywide meetings to connect learn and celebrate wins

COMPENSATION

• Highly competitive total compensation including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses

• Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans

• 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year up to 4% of salary matched vested immediately)

• Monthly cell phone stipend

WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)

• Flexible schedule opportunities

• Generous PTO

• Sick days

• 9 full holidays

• 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early

• 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice

• ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)

HEALTH WELLNESS AND FAMILY

• Extensive menu of health plans to choose from

• Paid parental leave

• Pet insurance program

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Mentorship program

• Masterclasses in industry/department-specific topics

• State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools including training

• Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

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Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age disability or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at

Required Experience:

Director