Altarum - Silver Spring, MD
posted 4 months ago
As an Account Director for Meeting and Event Strategy at Palladian Partners, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse array of webinars, virtual meetings, and larger in-person conferences, including extensive exhibit hall style meetings. This position is designed for a mission-driven, ambitious leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will be responsible for managing Palladian's events team and setting the strategic direction for this line of business, which includes developing our approach to delivering meeting and event capabilities and spearheading business development activities to grow the events sector of the company. In this role, you will manage complex projects from their conceptual phase through to execution and completion, ensuring that the quality of work meets the high standards expected by our clients. You will create momentum within your team to deliver exceptional results while identifying opportunities for growth. Your ability to think strategically will be crucial as you anticipate potential opportunities and risks, providing solutions to ensure the team can meet its objectives. You will take ownership of larger projects, feeling accountable for both the work produced and the processes involved. Leading a team, you will collaborate closely with the project management team to ensure that deliverables are met as required. Additionally, you will support junior account team members, providing mentorship and opportunities for them to lead elements of projects. Your responsibilities will include prioritizing and delegating tasks, modeling and promoting company values, influencing decisions, and driving change. You will also be involved in designing and implementing process improvements in innovative ways, participating in strategy development, and applying external best practices internally. Your efforts will significantly contribute to organic growth and new business development, ensuring that Palladian remains a leader in the health communication space.