Talley is searching for an Account Executive to provide leadership counsel and direction to our client partners. This includes fostering positive relationships with client volunteer leadership, coordinating internal and external resources, managing client and team scope, ensuring fiscal responsibility, supervising day-to-day administrative functions, and providing mentorship to staff, while adhering to company policies and client processes. Experience leading organizations with an international footprint preferred. 

• Serve as an Account Executive for Talley client partners, maintaining positive relationships with client leadership, engaging volunteer leaders and constituents
• Provide business counsel and drive innovation within client programs and initiatives
• Coordinate and leverage subject matter expertise within Talley in furtherance of the strategic objectives of the client
• Support other client-based work, as assigned, while maintaining the necessary scheduling, accessibility, and resource requirements to ensure the success of the primary client
• Coordinate resources (both internal and external, including other vendors and contractors) required to meet the needs of each client
• Manage clients and staff teams according to contracted scope of service and resource assignments, making appropriate resource and priority adjustments as necessary
• Fiscal responsibility for client activities, budget preparation, explanation, and development
• Partner with client volunteer leadership to facilitate board and committee business meetings in furtherance of association objectives
• Oversee the corporate compliance requirements of the associations (taxes, annual reporting, bylaws-adherence, insurance, etc.)
• Oversee financial activities, including payment of invoices, budget preparation, monthly financial records, annual audit, etc.
• Manage and maximize profitability of client programs, including meetings, publications, and other products
• Supervise and direct staff and the day-to-day administrative functions of clients
• Provide mentorship and support professional development activities for staff
• Ensure staff are adhering to company policy and client processes (e.g., timekeeping, expense reporting etc.).
• Participate in internal Talley working groups and committees
• Provide oversight of Talley staff as assigned

CLIENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Build and maintain an institutional memory and provide context for decision-making
• Represent the organization with a focus on building key industry stakeholder relationships in furtherance of the organization’s mission and financial goals
• Manage certification program components and any third-party relationships contributing to these programs
• Lead orientation and onboarding activities for volunteer leaders
• Liaise with legal counsel, as necessary, on all legal matters affecting association operations (e.g., bylaws, affiliate relationships, conference contracts, member matters etc.)
• Lead the association’s communication and content-delivery via website, webinars, social media, email, in-house and external publications, to optimize the engagement of key constituencies according to the management scope of service
• Drive communications and marketing objectives and implement tactics to expand the organization’s reach
• Facilitate the continued implementation of the association’s business plan including task assignment, metric and milestone building, progress reporting and analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including international constituents
• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills and the ability to communicate well with all levels both within and outside the organization
• Ability to manage remote and/or hybrid located staff
• Prior experience serving in an Executive or C-Level position within an Association
• Comprehensive Microsoft Office Experience
• Experience with Association Management Software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Ability to make clear, concise, and effective presentations
• Strong understanding of financial management and budget planning
• 8+ years in Association Management
• ASAE Certification CAE (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

About Talley

Talley is a 34-year-old, employee-owned association management company. TMG works with more than 40 national and global associations providing full association management services, outsourced solutions and consulting services and in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings and events services. Its mission is to create stronger communities and human connections to enhance global society.

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