Leap Event Technology is a remote-friendly company. This position is open to any candidate in North America.
WHO WE ARE:
Leap is revolutionizing the event technology industry by empowering organizers to create experiences that are more engaging, more thrilling, and more impactful than ever before. Our all-in-one suite of ticketing, mobile apps, experiential marketing, and patron management tools, combined with our expert marketing services, allows organizers to drive nonstop engagement and capture all customer data from their entire event. That’s why iconic brands like New York Comic Con, Bonnaroo, Illuminarium, and the NHL choose us to power their events.
We are a diverse and passionate team of event experts and fans who are dedicated to helping organizers transform their event experiences. Like our clients, we live and breathe events. We take our passion, knowledge, and hands-on experience and apply it to our work every single day. With offices in Dallas, Montreal, and Sydney, and an expansive remote workforce across the globe, our diverse backgrounds give us the experience needed to create incredible events for any industry, anywhere in the world.
Leap Event Technology is recognized and certified as a Top Workplace and Great Place to Work Canada.
The Vice President, Strategic Initiatives is a senior-level executive responsible for ideating, planning, and executing new strategic projects that drive revenue and can be profitably scaled. This role is entrepreneurial in nature and requires a high level of initiative, cross-functional coordination, and comfort operating in ambiguous situations. The ideal candidate will be a positive leader with the ability to handle high-level negotiations and business development conversations with sophisticated decision-makers.
AS THE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, YOU WILL:
- Formulate clear business cases for new strategic projects that align with the company's overall business goals and objectives.
- Conduct thorough business planning and financial modeling to assess the feasibility and potential profitability of new projects.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for new projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation and execution of new projects.
- Monitor the progress of new projects and make data-driven recommendations for adjustments or improvements.
- Break down complex information and simplify it for clear and effective communication to various stakeholders.
- Represent the company in high-level negotiations and business development conversations with sophisticated decision-makers and executive leaders.
- Stay up-to-date on the live events industry landscape, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities for new projects.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary benefits.
- Generous PTO.
- Paid parental leave (following 12 months of continuous employment).
- 401K Match.
- $200 event reimbursement.
- Udemy Business, a world-class learning and development platform.
OFFICE INFORMATION:
Leap Event Technology is a 100% remote-friendly company. However, we do offer the option of working in the office for employees located in Montréal (CAN), Dallas (U.S.), Sydney (AUS). All of our offices are stocked with snacks and drinks and we provide a free lunch every week. We offer a monthly travel stipend, and even host the occasional themed party and happy hour!
If you don’t live near an office but happen to be visiting nearby, you can work from the office for as long as you need.
LEARN MORE:
https://leapevent.tech/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Leap Event Technology requires all Event Operations employees and contractors who will be representing the company at a client event to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to attending. Exemptions are determined by the event organizer. Employees are not required to be fully vaccinated to be present at an office facility.
- Leap Event Technology provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or a related field.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and executing strategic projects.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a wide range of audiences including executive leaders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
