Global Events Operations Director

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay range: $165,000.00

YOUR ROLE

In this role you will establish and implement the development strategy for Sport events industry across the US. In fulfilling this role, the individual is expected to generate annual gross revenue exceeding 5M USD (in addition of spot revenue generated by major events).

You will identify and secure new business opportunities to grow revenue and profit for the US operation. You will also implement the agreed operating business plan within budget, while managing people effectively to enhance service, productivity, financial outcomes, employee satisfaction, and client results.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Formulate and implement tactical and strategic approaches to achieve business objectives and drive growth
• Overseeing the profit and loss (P&L) of our business unit and ensuring the successful delivery of our business plan. This includes formulating both tactical and strategic approaches to achieve our goals.
• Develop and maintain strong local partnerships with agents and suppliers to enhance service delivery, leverage local knowledge, and expand market reach. Establish and maintain a network with local industry associations to stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Leverage the CEVA network to establish CEVA’s global presence and communicate its worldwide offices to the event logistics industry through internation expansion.
• Adopt a pro-active approach to cost control. Design, implement, and monitor the contract budget and take timely corrective action to ensure adherence. Maintain strong financial knowledge to meet and exceed budget goals, manage debt and enhance cost savings and working capital.
• Facilitate the global negotiation of commercial terms presented to customers, ensuring compliance with company procedures for commercial approvals. Develop and deliver business proposals to potential and current organizers with the goal of securing new contracts and increasing the conversion rate of new wins.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues in other departments (e.g. IT, HR) to identify and recommend suitable solutions that improve proposals.
• Provide high quality and reliable operational solutions to customers, leveraging the collaboration of direct reports, peers and junior associates.
• Work closely with our Financial and Legal teams to ensure full compliance with all CEVA policies.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Strong experience working in a sales environment within the logistics supply chain for events and/or sports industry
• Experience interacting vertically within an organization
• Experience in writing business proposals
• Experience and capability to formulate strategy internally and externally with clients.
• Proven experience of managing employee relations.
• Experience of producing, managing and planning budgets.   
• Demonstrable experience of building and developing client relationship
• Logistics / Supply chain knowledge
• Excellent time management  and good organizational skills
• Strong data interpretation skills, presentation skills, and PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Team Player and Proactive approach

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

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CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.