Sports Events & Tourism Association
Executive Director
Sports Events & Tourism Association, Lees Summit, Missouri, United States, 64063
DescriptionLee’s Summit, MO is actively seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to develop and manage a newly created non-profit Destination Management/Marketing Organization (DMO), and for overseeing all programs and policies for the Lee’s Summit DMO.The City of Lee's Summit, Missouri is a thriving, progressive community located 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of more than 103,000, Lee's Summit enjoys the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area while still maintaining a small-town feel. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life amenities, Lee's Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America.The position requires an experienced leader with strong vision and experience in the tourism industry, including creating and managing a team, strategic planning, advocacy, marketing, public relations, and destination development. The position will be responsible for exercising fiscal control over the agency’s budget and ensuring optimal return on the investment of transient lodging tax funds.Please visit www.LSPeople.net for more information and to apply.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality or tourism industry, with a strong emphasis on sales, marketing, and operations with a proven track record in building partnerships with similar organizations (chamber, economic development, etc.) and leading relationships with government officials (county, city, state), industry leaders, business owners, and the public.Advanced degree and executive management experience in a destination marketing organization, preferred.Supervisory and management experience, preferred.Valid Driver’s License required; must maintain an insurable driving record.*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Key Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of travel and tourism destination brand development, marketing, and sales.Knowledge of organization management including budgeting and board support.Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, complex ideas to diverse audiences.Ability to attend various community functions, meetings, industry trade shows, etc.Ability to perform research, analyze issues, manage projects, and present recommendations.Ability to interact effectively and maintain good working relationships with elected officials, board members, City Staff, department directors, industry representatives, community partners, and the public.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality or tourism industry, with a strong emphasis on sales, marketing, and operations with a proven track record in building partnerships with similar organizations (chamber, economic development, etc.) and leading relationships with government officials (county, city, state), industry leaders, business owners, and the public.Advanced degree and executive management experience in a destination marketing organization, preferred.Supervisory and management experience, preferred.Valid Driver’s License required; must maintain an insurable driving record.*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Key Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of travel and tourism destination brand development, marketing, and sales.Knowledge of organization management including budgeting and board support.Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, complex ideas to diverse audiences.Ability to attend various community functions, meetings, industry trade shows, etc.Ability to perform research, analyze issues, manage projects, and present recommendations.Ability to interact effectively and maintain good working relationships with elected officials, board members, City Staff, department directors, industry representatives, community partners, and the public.
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