Hybrid Managing Director

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About the role

  • Managing Director leading San Diego territory for destination management company. Responsible for driving revenue, profitability, and team performance across multiple cities and resort markets.

Responsibilities

  • Co-develop and execute the annual business plan aligned to revenue, gross profit, and net income targets
  • Own full P&L accountability, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Lead regular business reviews, identifying risks and opportunities and driving performance improvements
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Directors across Sales, Events, and Creative
  • Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable to KPIs, performance standards, and behaviors
  • Build a strong, values-driven culture focused on collaboration, ownership, and results
  • Serve as the face of Access in the market—building and maintaining high-value client relationships
  • Strengthen partnerships with hotels, venues, and key suppliers
  • Identify and drive new business opportunities and market expansion strategies
  • Maintain an active industry presence through networking, events, and thought leadership
  • Partner with Executive Leadership to translate company strategy into market-level execution
  • Collaborate with peers across territories to share best practices and drive consistency
  • Ensure alignment across Sales, Events, and Creative to deliver seamless client experiences
  • Oversee client and vendor contract strategy, negotiation, and compliance
  • Ensure agreements align with company risk standards and profitability goals
  • Standardize processes across markets, including contract management and vendor onboarding
  • Support national partnerships and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Implement scalable systems, SOPs, and reporting frameworks
  • Drive consistency in forecasting, pipeline visibility, and operational execution
  • Lead adoption of tools, technology, and best practices across the territory

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in hospitality, events, or DMC environments
  • 5+ years in senior leadership with P&L ownership
  • Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive revenue growth
  • Strong commercial acumen and decision-making ability
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Deep understanding of client relationships and partnership-driven business

Benefits

  • Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!
  • 50+ years in the industry!
  • Women-owned and women-led
  • Fun, creative, and supportive culture
  • Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
  • Paid day off to serve your local community
  • Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
  • Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
  • Regional team outings
  • Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
  • Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
  • Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
  • 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
  • Flexible schedule opportunities
  • Generous PTO
  • Sick days
  • 9 full holidays
  • 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
  • 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
  • ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
  • Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance program
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Mentorship program
  • “Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
  • State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
  • Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

Job title

Managing Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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