Drive overall Production and Entertainment strategy for the Independent Contractor Group (analyze market, build growth plan including offshore, measure growth)
Deliver highest quality advisor support and build knowledgeable support team
Manage a team of managers and directors who manage portfolios of advisors and assist with triage, growth, and account management
Responsible for advisor growth, engagement, and retention
Oversee regional and local managers and their staff; establish expectations for leadership and execute on staffing, training, and performance evaluations
Monitor customer preferences to guide recruiting efforts and partner with head of advisor recruiting
Establish world class technology platform in conjunction with IT
Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products
Build Entertainment segment growth plans and partner with Supplier Partner groups to build preferred programs (air, car, limo, hotel, private jet)
Develop advisor communities and a center of expertise for Entertainment to provide tools and resources
Establish annual net promoter score to measure progress and departmental success
Plan and execute advisor events, recognition, and monthly GTC meetings; partner with Marketing and Learning & Development
Strategize on a cost to serve model and oversee advisor contract renegotiations
Own strategy and execution of new advisor compensation model
Improve adoption of preferred suppliers and leverage advisor base for partner ROI
Ensure account management teams deliver individual business growth and build Advisor Consulting structure with cadence of account reviews
Requirements
A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a Travel Agency capacity in an IC environment preferred
Knowledgeable and experienced with financial reporting, forecasting & modeling exercises
Experience with workforce optimization
Able to forecast benefits & deliver value when investing in incremental resources and/or technologies
Demonstrated strategic planning, analytical and problem solving skills utilizing creativity and innovation
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing large staff groups, major projects, and initiatives
Ability to interact across all levels of the organization with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Proven leadership skills including managing through change, integrations, etc.
Passion and proven track record for meeting and exceeding budget requirements and objectives, team building and cross functional management cooperation
Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time
Benefits
Choice of two medical plans and two dental plans
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
Optional additional life insurance and AD&D
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
401k Plan with company match
Discounted employee travel options
Access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses
Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance
Role may be eligible for incentive, commission, bonus, or discretionary bonus program
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