Sr. Director, Event Production (Emeryville)

Job Title: Senior Director, Event ProductionReports to: PresidentLocation: Emeryville, CA/RemoteEmployment Type: FT, ExemptTravel Requirements: 30%Application Requirement : Please add a cover letter to your resume answering these questions: 1) Based on what you know about us, why are you the right fit for this role? 2) How would your experience enrich the work we do? (We will not review applications without this cover letter) Who We AreTENCUE is a creative production agency that thrives in the intersection of creativity, technology, and collaboration. Were a collective of innovators, artists, social scientists and tech geeks. Our goal is to expand the limits of whats possible and transform events for attendees, stakeholders, and our own curiosity. We ask the right questions, innovate with purpose, and push past the status quo. We celebrate diversity. We work to create a culture of mutual respect and open-mindedness. We cultivate a workplace where people take care of each other and feel safe. We expect everyone employees, partners, and clients to champion a fair and inclusive environment. We enjoy what we do.Who You AreAs Senior Director, Event Production at TENCUE, you will lead the team that defines our reputation as a creative production powerhouse.You are excited to contribute your expertise and unique point of view to create the long-term strategic vision for the production department and the company. You are curious about the best ways to balance the needs of the people, the business, our clients, and our communities.You thrive as a strategic advisor to clients, understanding their business situations, goals, and objectives. You collaboratively build solutions and teams that translate their needs into actionable production plans.You are on a mission to diversify production teams through recruitment, mentorship, and systemic changes that support everyone on the team.You will help the team - and the agency - see the forest and the trees; lending your bravery, driving curiosity, remaining calm in difficult situations, and always challenging the status quo.You will be instrumental in relentlessly asking why, championing collaboration, and demonstrating care and quality.Areas of Focus Executive LeadershipKey member of the leadership team and collaborates with other leaders to develop strategic goals and operating plansActively participates in managing and enhancing the company's culture and mentoring other leadersSets an example by defining and following company values, policies, and standards.Production Team LeadershipProvides strategic leadership to the production teamMaintains a thorough understanding of the constantly changing event & experience industry landscapeLeads the team in fulfilling the evolving needs of clientsBuilds and develops high-performing, cross-functional teams, overseeing the assignment of FTEs and resourcing of contractorsBusiness DevelopmentCollaborates on proposals and new business strategyAssigns production resources to proposal developmentResponsible for ensuring that proposals are creatively, technically, and financially aligned with our standards and goalsClient Relationship ManagementUnderstands clients business situations, goals, and objectives to build solutions and execution teamsServes as a key point of contact for clients regarding production-related matters, ensuring clear communication and exceptional serviceBuilds and maintains strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable production plansFinancial ManagementLeads and manages the team and projects to meet net profit and gross margin goals for productionManage pricing and costing for all production servicesUnderstands the current industry landscape affecting pricing modelsGuides the team on pricing and approach for ongoing profitabilityStrategy And InnovationResponsible for developing and implementing production strategies that align with the agency's goals and client expectationsStays current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing and productionDrives innovation within the production team, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and technologies to enhance audience experiencesTasks & Tactics Project ManagementOversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of all production projects to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveryCollaborates with clients, agency leadership,RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther