Formal Builder

National Director of Experience

United States full-time Executive Salary not listed
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

This is a remote position.
Are you passionate about travel and being a part of a growing and emerging new group travel technology? Does it excite you to have the freedom to work remotely, have career growth, and be a part of a company who promotes professional creativity?Do you have a history in event planning, hospitality and hotel/venue contract management? Formal Builder is looking for people like you to join our growing team as our new National Director of Experience.

Formal Builder is the #1 College Greek travel site in the country, since 2010 we have traveled over 150,000 undergraduate Greeks by offering unmatched service for Fraternities and Sororities across the country. Our highly trained team of travel consultants sell customizable group packages to the most desirable destinations across North America and ensure that College Greeks have the smoothest and most unforgettable experiences possible.

As the National Director of Experience, you will be responsible for the following:

Identify and manage vendor partnership opportunities including Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Cabins, and Venues

Vendor Net rate contractual negotiations

Manage current and future client relationships

Build customer relationships through frequent communication to determine their needs during the planning process

Review and approve proposals, contracts, and invoices

Requirements

3+ year of event planning experience

Hospitality revenue management experience

Hospitality contractual net rate long term agreement/partnership experience

Proven ability to sign dozens of group contracts in any given month

Manage hotel and vendor relations

Experience with wholesalers like Hotel Beds

Creative problem solver

Computer and Internet-savvy.

CMP preferred but not required

Citizen / Permanent Resident of the United States or Canada

Benefits

Remote / Work From Home

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Discounted / Free Personal Travel

Medical Insurance

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Technology & IT Remote Collaboration National Director Experience Technology Executive level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the National Director of Experience role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Formal Builder?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, National and Director have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, National and Director.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the National Director of Experience role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, National and Director, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Formal Builder needs from this hire.

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