Chief Operating Officer

About a21:

We are the people who create experiences. We’re a tight-knit group of creatives, planners, and builders who know how to put on a show. We turn ideas into experiences by building brand worlds that capture the imagination. At our core, we are an agency of tastemakers with a passion for generating fun.

Founded in 2006, the agency's corporate offices are in Miami, New York, and London with satellite personnel strategically positioned throughout the US in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Chicago and Denver. A21’s impressive portfolio boasts a diverse range of prestigious culinary, music, art, and lifestyle projects across the country, encompassing renowned events like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, NYC Wine and Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, as well as a variety of touring properties, including Heritage Fire, Whiskies of the World, and AMP Art Fairs.

About the Chief Operations Officer Position:

a21 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operations Officer to join our team, bringing a passion for the events industry and a proven track record in operational excellence. Reporting into the CEO, The COO will ensure optimal performance across all departments and provide leadership for all aspects of the company’s operations with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment.

This candidate must be able to work a hybrid schedule in Miami, FL.

•  Oversees the ongoing operations of all divisions in the company.
• Manages and directs the company toward its primary goals and objectives.
• Leads a team of executives to consider major decisions including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or large-scale expansion.
• Promotes communication and cooperation among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
• Works with executives to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies.
• Oversees employment decisions at the executive level of the company.
• Presents regular reports on the status of the company’s operations to the executive team.
• Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the company’s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
• Ensures the company’s compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Supports CEO with negotiations regarding actions such as mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures.
• Cultivates and promotes company culture across all levels of the organization.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least 10+ years of industry-related experience including three- five years in upper management required.
• Bachelors required. Masters preferred, but not required.
• Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
• Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.



Benefits:

As part of our team, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO plan
• Hybrid remote/on-site work plan
• 401k with 4% match.
• Bi-Annual Company Retreat
• + More!