Highly effective, Global Account Director with a passion for creating unique experiences. Proven success for over 15 years in developing brands through engaging attendee interaction, and extensive experience in the production of large-scale global meetings and events. Work with various agencies, becoming part of the client team to create and execute marketing initiatives.

The Global Program Director & Sponsorship Specialist for ConferenceDirect provides strategy, account guidance and management support to clients on a global level, and leads the logistical planning and onsite execution of corporate/association events in both the Americas and EMEA. Specialties include strategic and creative planning, sponsorship planning, budget creation & management, vendor management, and onsite production.ConferenceDirect is a full service meeting solutions company that helps organizations by saving time and money by assisting you in finding the perfect hotel or venue for your meetings or groups in any city through our Site Selection and Contract Negotiation services at no cost to you. Once we place your meeting at no cost, ConferenceDirect can help you plan or execute your meeting onsite through our Conference Management, Housing and Registration Divisions.

The Executive Producer & Director of Global Projects produces multi-million dollar events worldwide, and is also responsible for designing, developing, and managing Matrex’s first dedicated international department. The EP & DoGP manages teams of direct & indirect reports, vendors, and the client to see to project success. This unique position created by Matrex to cover a broad spectrum of needs. Responsible for both growing client relationships and managing all events on a global scale, the role collaborates with business leaders to prepare and execute programs and initiates in order to enhance market-share and profitability of the business. In addition to sales growth, responsibilities also shift to “at risk” clients and creating strategies to mitigate issues and retain the account. On the global side, the Director CD&GP is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Matrex’s first dedicated international department. This includes the creation of the “certified partner program”, allowing the company to form partnerships around the world to expand global reach. Responsible for managing $6 million company-wide, and is additionally responsible for the team’s target growth of $10 million this fiscal year.

The Client Services Manager (CSM) is responsible for managing, directing, and motivating teams of account managers and producers to carry out the event service plan. They collaborate with internal teams, from concept to design, to drive creative strategy on behalf of the client, and manage vendor teams to produce events. The CSM must also create, track, and analyze budgets for both B2B and B2C events and is responsible for staying on-budget and providing post-program analytics. As an extension of the sales team, the CSM is also expected to grow existing client relationships and provide creative solutions to increase the program volume within FreemanXP. CSM’s manage a yearly budget of $6 - $15 million with individual program budgets up to $3 million.

The Manager, Global Exhibits & Events manages meetings, events, and tradeshows from design through production in conjunction with our global partners. They act as the liaison between the client/stakeholder, Freeman, and the global partner. Account managers are responsible for the key messaging, maintaining brand standards, and staying within budget. They run a project-centered team and are responsible for delegating tasks and following up with team members to ensure the project tasks are completed on time. Travel and onsite production is required. International Account Managers are expected to keep up with multiple projects simultaneously and manage a yearly event budget of $6 - $10 million.

The Account Manager serves as the direct contact for Freeman’s clients and works with them through all stages of production. They also manage and communicate production information, including service orders, and reviews/confirms details with producing branches/depots and outside vendors to ensure quality and consistency between markets. The account manager is responsible for budgeting and managing all production areas according to the budget. Site visits, production meetings, work orders, and invoicing are all tasks that belong to the account manager. They are required to travel to all events and may have multiple events in various stages of production at any given time. An account manager will manage per year $4-$8 million.

The Account Executive develops and maintains relationships with new and existing accounts. In addition, they are responsible to grow opportunities with new accounts by selling additional services. The account executive generates new business through cold calling and tracks sales numbers on the customer-relationship-management tool. They also are responsible to service existing accounts through presentations, demos, budgeting, production, and billing, though the main focus is to grow the account through up-selling the customer.

Sales, inventory control, store sets, and daily sales audits