Association Management - Senior Account Executive
Company Name:
Kellen Company
Kellen Company
Association Management Senior Account Executive for Food Industry Trade Association
Kellen Company: A fast-growing global professional services firm with a primary concentration in association management and communications. Additional services include meetings and conference management, digital marketing and strategic advice. Kellen Company is an employee-owned company (ESOP) with 200
employees from a wide variety of professional disciplines. Kellen has seven offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Beijing, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Washington DC. Kellen is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014.
Kellen seeks a dynamic and creative individual to join the company as a senior account executive and serve as chief staff officer for a national food industry trade association. This position will report to Kellen Company executive management. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong marketing background, and a track record of success leading and working with volunteer Boards of Directors and staff teams.
Desired skills and experience include:
Strategic plan and direction
Marketing and promotion
Membership development and growth
Revenue generation
Expense management, budget planning and analysis
Executive Committee, Board and committee management
Education and certification programs
Collaboration with third-party organizations
Specific Duties Include:
Leadership and direction regarding overall association strategy
Serve as the voice of the industry and an advocate
Primary liaison with Association(s) Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Create and maintain industry partnerships and relationships
Ensure staff resources and deliverables are focused on client objectives
Identify new member benefits, emerging trends and actions to positively grow client business
Manage and lead association staff teams
General Educational and Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a management and supervisory role
Work with progressive trade associations is (preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications or associated disciplines; knowledge of food industry beneficial
Advanced degree a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal Attributes:
Enjoys variety of work and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual
Proven leadership/management skills with an independent style
An intellectually curious individual willing to invest time in staying abreast of client business and industry trends
A strategic planner with good judgment and strong operational focus
High degree of initiative and strategic thinking skills
Strong supervisory skills and ability to be an effective mentor and coach
Ability to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas
Strong project and time management skills, ability to delegate, with follow up and accountability
Strong public presentation skills and appropriate professional image
Ability to build consensus among volunteer association leaders and manage politics inherent in industry Boards of Directors and trade organizations.
What do we offer?
A congenial atmosphere where teamwork abounds and your efforts are truly appreciated. We work hard, but also strive for work/life balance. We are an ESOP, so everyone has a stake in the performance of the company. Fun stuff includes parties, summer picnic, employee recognition, a summer Friday's program and we close early before holidays! We've got great benefits including medical, dental, a health club onsite, paid vacation, holidays, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate, seeking to make his or her mark in this well-established, international company.
Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements toEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Kellen Company
Kellen Company
Association Management Senior Account Executive for Food Industry Trade Association
Kellen Company: A fast-growing global professional services firm with a primary concentration in association management and communications. Additional services include meetings and conference management, digital marketing and strategic advice. Kellen Company is an employee-owned company (ESOP) with 200
employees from a wide variety of professional disciplines. Kellen has seven offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Beijing, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Washington DC. Kellen is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014.
Kellen seeks a dynamic and creative individual to join the company as a senior account executive and serve as chief staff officer for a national food industry trade association. This position will report to Kellen Company executive management. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong marketing background, and a track record of success leading and working with volunteer Boards of Directors and staff teams.
Desired skills and experience include:
Strategic plan and direction
Marketing and promotion
Membership development and growth
Revenue generation
Expense management, budget planning and analysis
Executive Committee, Board and committee management
Education and certification programs
Collaboration with third-party organizations
Specific Duties Include:
Leadership and direction regarding overall association strategy
Serve as the voice of the industry and an advocate
Primary liaison with Association(s) Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Create and maintain industry partnerships and relationships
Ensure staff resources and deliverables are focused on client objectives
Identify new member benefits, emerging trends and actions to positively grow client business
Manage and lead association staff teams
General Educational and Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a management and supervisory role
Work with progressive trade associations is (preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications or associated disciplines; knowledge of food industry beneficial
Advanced degree a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal Attributes:
Enjoys variety of work and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual
Proven leadership/management skills with an independent style
An intellectually curious individual willing to invest time in staying abreast of client business and industry trends
A strategic planner with good judgment and strong operational focus
High degree of initiative and strategic thinking skills
Strong supervisory skills and ability to be an effective mentor and coach
Ability to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas
Strong project and time management skills, ability to delegate, with follow up and accountability
Strong public presentation skills and appropriate professional image
Ability to build consensus among volunteer association leaders and manage politics inherent in industry Boards of Directors and trade organizations.
What do we offer?
A congenial atmosphere where teamwork abounds and your efforts are truly appreciated. We work hard, but also strive for work/life balance. We are an ESOP, so everyone has a stake in the performance of the company. Fun stuff includes parties, summer picnic, employee recognition, a summer Friday's program and we close early before holidays! We've got great benefits including medical, dental, a health club onsite, paid vacation, holidays, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate, seeking to make his or her mark in this well-established, international company.
Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements toEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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