About Etherio
At Etherio, we have a purpose that drives all we do: We create meaningful partnerships, experiences and connections that fuel growth and accelerate success for our clients and those they impact. Every day, we deliver creative, customer-focused solutions for our corporate and association clients - one meeting, event, or membership experience at a time.
Whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, we’re redefining event experiences. We’re also advancing the stories of a diverse set of local, national, and global associations and nonprofits. In everything we do, we start with understanding our clients’ “why.” Because we know that it’s not so much what they do, but why they do it that compels people to embrace and engage with products, organizations, and brands. We create value for our customers by delivering solutions that power relationships at scale.
Etherio nurtures and deepens the capabilities of our people. Here, we live our Core Values every day. Whether you work in our office or another location, we're also committed to your learning and growth. Our goal is for you to feel empowered to work out loud with a diverse team of professionals who are learners and teachers together, enhancing each other's strengths. Our pace of work supports fast learning and freedom to think big.
Joining our team comes with perks that support you in your personal and professional journey. Benefits include:
Etherio is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and in experiences as Etherio employees.
Director of Incentive Travel Programs Atlanta or Remote
General Summary
We are looking for an experienced individual to manage our relationships and travel with a number of key corporate clients that depend on Etherio to design and execute their incentive travel. To provide best-in-class consultative support the ideal candidate needs to have a keen understanding of leading incentive hotels, resorts, activities and destinations around the world. Responsible for both managing client relationships and designing and executing incentive travel, you will be part of a team known for doing whatever is necessary to deliver exceptional experiences for every attendee.
As a Director of Incentive Travel, you will work on a team under the direction of our Incentive leader to ensure we are planning and executing phenomenal incentive trips that exceed the participants’ and our clients’ expectations. You will work concurrently on multiple incentive programs and have multiple client-facing opportunities as well as providing onsite program support.
This role is suited to someone who is highly organized with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve and multi-task. Extremely close attention to detail and a keen aesthetic eye are required.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Etherio is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to invite and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. The Firm does not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact hr@etherio.com .
At Etherio, we have a purpose that drives all we do: We create meaningful partnerships, experiences and connections that fuel growth and accelerate success for our clients and those they impact. Every day, we deliver creative, customer-focused solutions for our corporate and association clients - one meeting, event, or membership experience at a time.
Whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, we’re redefining event experiences. We’re also advancing the stories of a diverse set of local, national, and global associations and nonprofits. In everything we do, we start with understanding our clients’ “why.” Because we know that it’s not so much what they do, but why they do it that compels people to embrace and engage with products, organizations, and brands. We create value for our customers by delivering solutions that power relationships at scale.
Etherio nurtures and deepens the capabilities of our people. Here, we live our Core Values every day. Whether you work in our office or another location, we're also committed to your learning and growth. Our goal is for you to feel empowered to work out loud with a diverse team of professionals who are learners and teachers together, enhancing each other's strengths. Our pace of work supports fast learning and freedom to think big.
Joining our team comes with perks that support you in your personal and professional journey. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision and more
- 401(k) with matching
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
Etherio is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and in experiences as Etherio employees.
Director of Incentive Travel Programs Atlanta or Remote
General Summary
We are looking for an experienced individual to manage our relationships and travel with a number of key corporate clients that depend on Etherio to design and execute their incentive travel. To provide best-in-class consultative support the ideal candidate needs to have a keen understanding of leading incentive hotels, resorts, activities and destinations around the world. Responsible for both managing client relationships and designing and executing incentive travel, you will be part of a team known for doing whatever is necessary to deliver exceptional experiences for every attendee.
As a Director of Incentive Travel, you will work on a team under the direction of our Incentive leader to ensure we are planning and executing phenomenal incentive trips that exceed the participants’ and our clients’ expectations. You will work concurrently on multiple incentive programs and have multiple client-facing opportunities as well as providing onsite program support.
This role is suited to someone who is highly organized with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve and multi-task. Extremely close attention to detail and a keen aesthetic eye are required.
Essential Functions
- Design leading edge incentive travel programs that exceed client expectations
- Research destinations and activities
- Produce compelling client presentations
- Research and contact potential suppliers to support events
- Ideate and design special events, corporate gifting, and engagement opportunities within events
- Research and gather estimates for budget planning and development
- Review contracts from suppliers and provide input to further negotiate
- Ensure attendees travel arrangements are handled flawlessly
- Provide on-site support in domestic and international venues
- Manage special events – i.e., dinners, off-site events, activities, etc
- Manage and coordinate DMC / supplier support both pre-planning and on-site
- Accurately maintain data, records and information related to programs
- Problem solve any issues that may arise pre, post or during events
- Maintain budget, actual expense tracking
- Demonstrate excellent people management skills
- Provide reconciliation reports and work with Accounting Department to generate invoices
- Other duties as needed.
- 10+ years leading and executing incentive travel for corporate clients
- 5+ years of account management experience
- A passionate self-starter with a positive attitude
- A passion for operations and genuine interest in the travel market
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong time management and organizational skills to ensure you can meet tight deadlines
- Clear communicator who can communicate effectively with the internal team, clients, and external suppliers
- A can-do attitude, who believes in team and isn’t afraid to speak up and share ideas and provide constructive feedback
- Copywriting experience desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact well with internal and external clients
- International incentive travel experience a necessity
- Self-managed, adaptable, and flexible
- Fully proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of and ability to work in Cvent
- We operate as a Hybrid work environment, working as a combination of remote and in-office presence, as well as the possibility of being onsite at client and/or event locations.
- Ability to travel at least 25%
- Requires flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends to meet client, event, or company needs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Must be able to remain either in a stationary position most of the time (such as when working in the office), while also being able to stand and/or move for the majority of the time (such as when executing events onsite).
- Need to lift, carry, push, or drag boxes or equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Frequently moves inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Need to adapt and function in various physical settings (for example, conference centers, and indoor and outdoor spaces).
- Occasionally required to position self in a stooping, kneeling, or crouching manner.
- Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, machinery, and computers.
- Frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Frequently operates a computer and other electronic equipment.
- The noise level in the office work environment is usually low to moderate, while event environments may be moderate to noisy.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Etherio is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to invite and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. The Firm does not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact hr@etherio.com .
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