Director, Strategic Events – Experiences

📋 Description

• Set and lead the strategic vision for Ren’s comprehensive events portfolio.

• Take ownership of DGS from strategic planning through to post-event evaluation.

• Create and manage the DGS content agenda — encompassing session structure, speaker selection and acquisition, topic strategy, and the overarching intellectual theme of the event.

• Actively influence and advocate for a seamless end-to-end attendee experience at DGS.

• Oversee the strategy and execution of the iPhi User Group.

• Direct the strategy and implementation for select Ren-owned relationship programs.

• Manage the strategy and execution of Ren’s conference participation portfolio — including sponsorships, speaking opportunities, and hosted activations.

• Formulate and implement a sponsorship and registration revenue strategy for DGS.

• Handle budget creation, allocation, and reconciliation across the events portfolio.

• Establish and monitor performance metrics throughout the portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in event strategy, experiential marketing, or program leadership, demonstrating complete ownership of complex, high-profile events such as flagship conferences or summits.

• Proven track record in managing event content strategy — including session design, speaker acquisition, and agenda structure — for multi-session or multi-track events. Capable of shaping the intellectual narrative of an event with strategic intent and creative execution.

• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver unique attendee experiences — from journey mapping and environment design to on-site interactions and post-event follow-up. Brings a creative perspective and the necessary executional follow-through to bring it to life.

• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing event sponsorship programs and/or registration revenue strategies, including pipeline development, package structuring, and closing deals. Knowledgeable in managing to a net expense target rather than a gross budget.

• Experience overseeing multi-million-dollar event budgets, including cost management, reconciliation, and performance evaluation. Comfortable with both the cost and revenue aspects of event financial management.

• Proven ability to engage confidently with senior internal stakeholders and prominent external figures — including speakers, sponsors, and executive-level guests. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective both in a planning environment and on the event floor.

• History of leading and developing event teams, with a proven record of setting high standards, providing valuable development support, and holding team members accountable for consistent performance.

• Established capability to build consensus across Marketing, Sales, Product, and senior leadership on complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Manages competing priorities and varying perspectives with clarity and composure.

• Proficient in event management and marketing platforms (e.g., Bizzabo, Cvent, Splash, or similar) and familiar with CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot). Experience with AI-assisted planning, personalization, or measurement tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with AI productivity and event planning tools. Eager to explore and implement emerging technologies that enhance event quality, efficiency, and measurement.

• Experience in fintech, wealth management, financial services, or philanthropy is advantageous. Familiarity with the DAF, donor-advised giving, or UHNW advisory landscape is strongly preferred.

• CMP, CEM, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or a related field is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ren is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.