Managing Director

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Frequentie: Dagelijks Wekelijks

Strategic organisation builder and experienced people manager who shapes the future of the Antwerp MICE sector

Antwerp Convention Bureau (ACB - Toon website www.antwerpconventionbureau.be ) focuses on promoting the city of Antwerp as a premium destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and events (MICE). Their brand promise is 'The city is your venue'. Antwerp Convention Bureau highlights the diverse range of conference facilities in Antwerp and builds strong local expertise to support conference organisers and attendees in hosting conferences and business activities within the city. The goal is to use a comprehensive marketing strategy and a proactive approach to attract international B-2-B events for associations or the industry that generate a positive impact on the residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors of the city of Antwerp. These events reinforce local and regional policies because they are linked to strong economic clusters, knowledge institutions, or centres of expertise. In order to expand its organisation and network, Antwerp Convention Bureau is actively seeking a new Managing Director.

As Managing Director, you are the driving force behind the long-term strategyand financial performance of the organisation. Taking full P&L responsibility, you safeguard the financial health and ensure a maximum return on investment for the allocated budgets. You build on the current momentum by prioritising the structuring of the organisation, implementing clear processes, and inspiring the internal team. Furthermore, you act as the primary local and international ambassadorwho proudly carries the bureau's successes to the city and its stakeholders, further shaping its vision within the meeting and convention (MICE) industry. As Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

• Managing human and financial resourcesefficiently within the allocated budgets while meeting the city's KPI’s.
• Coaching, motivating, and guiding the teamto perform at their maximum potential, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Maintaining a strong and proactive network of relationshipswith the financing government, local stakeholders, and various players within the industry.
• Reporting on operations and milestones to the Executive Board.
• Representing ACBwith strong communication skills.Expanding the (inter)national networkwithin the highly competitive meeting industry. Simultaneously, you showcase local successes and act as thepublic face of the organisationfostering the local public relations (PR), translating achievements into pride for the city and local stakeholders.
• Leading theday-to-day managementand further development of the organisation in line with the long-term strategy, ensuring the implementation of clear procedures, best practices, and an optimal organisational structure.

Profiel

You are first and foremost anorganisation builder and a true people managerwho provides your team with direction, clarity, and structure. Additionally, you are abusiness-minded networkerwho effortlessly represents the organisation and inspires others during presentations and networking events. You possess a strategic approach paired with innovative thinking, and you show great diplomatic sensitivity towards the interests of local stakeholders. Additionally, you possess:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent working and thinking level), coupled with substantial experience insetting up, structuring, and leading a solid organisationat asenior management level.
• Strong PR skills and a proven track record of localstakeholder management, successfully communicating results to government, partners, ambassadors, the team and other stakeholders.
• Abackgroundin the (inter)national hospitality industry, or experience as a senior business marketing and sales professional within ahighly competitive international sector. Experience within the MICE sector is considered a strong asset, though leadership skills are prioritised.
• A strict commitment to beingbased in Antwerpalongside a readiness to travel internationally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Aanbod

Antwerp Convention Bureau offers you achallenging and strategic key rolewhere autonomy takes centre stage and where you can genuinelyshape the future of conventions and meetings in Antwerp. You will have the opportunity to lead an enthusiastic team in a dynamic environment where innovation, local pride, and professionalisation are core values, allowing you to make a true and lasting impact. Of course, ACB offers you a competitive renumeration package and guidance in your pe