Drive overall Production and Entertainment strategy for the Independent Contractor Group
Analyze the market, build a growth plan (including offshore), and measure growth of the program
Deliver highest quality advisor support and build a robust, knowledgeable support team
Manage a team of managers and directors who manage a portfolio of advisors from triage to growth to account management
Responsible for advisor growth, engagement, and retention
Oversee regional and local managers and their staff; establish expectations for leadership team
Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
Monitor customer preferences 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 Entertainment preferred programs (air, car, limo, hotel, private jet, etc.)
Develop advisor communities by region and advisor type and build center of expertise in Entertainment
Establish annual net promoter score to measure progress and success
Build strategic plan for advisor events and recognition and partner with Marketing on execution
Schedule, build agenda for and conduct monthly GTC meetings
Partner with GTC Learning & Development on advisor/employee development needs
Strategize on a cost to serve model and oversee annual and ongoing renegotiation of advisor contracts
Own strategy and execution of new advisor compensation model
Improve adoption of preferred suppliers and leverage advisor base for ROI and partner investment
Build Advisor Consulting structure including 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, 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
This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance
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