Strategic Account Director

Meeting Tomorrow is a 23-year-old event agency based in Chicago, with 90 employees and 80% of the team working remotely.

We are seeking a Strategic Account Director to aggressively expand our Event Production footprint within Fortune 5000 companies. This pure Business Development position is for a hunter who thrives on building a book of business from scratch, as this role will not receive inbound opportunities.

• First Year Benchmark: Close $1M in new business within the first 12 months.
• Outbounding: Build a pipeline through strategic outreach, industry networking, and deep-rooted relationships. Success on zero inbound leads.
• Strategic Hunting: Sell solutions, not services; navigate complex decision‑making hierarchies.
• Presence: Be in the field and with clients frequently; expect at least 30% travel.

• Closing Deals:
  Qualify, pitch, and close multi‑million dollar event programs.
• Full‑Cycle Ownership:
  From first contact to contract negotiations and ensuring flawless first execution.
• Pipeline Engineering:
  Constantly hunt for global clients with high‑frequency event calendars.
• Relationship Architecture:
  Build personal and professional bonds with top‑tier meeting planners and C‑suite stakeholders.

• Proven Track Record:
  Built a book of business from the ground up and managed $10M+ lifetime event revenue across a diverse client list.
• Agency Veteran:
  At least 5+ years of event industry experience, preferably agency‑side.
• Relationships Established:
  High‑level relationships within target sectors (Pharma, Fin Serv, Tech, Consulting).
• Strategic Acumen:
  Map a client’s business goals to technical production reality.
• Grit & Initiative:
  Identify targets and pursue them proactively.

• True Autonomy:
  Freedom to bring in business creatively.
• Uncapped Earning Potential:
  Competitive pay with no limit for hunters who hit numbers.
• High‑Performance Culture:
  Supported by experienced production and logistics teams.
• Tight‑Knit Team:
  Collaborative group of 90 professionals.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer‑paid STD, LTD, life insurance, and EAP access.
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%.
• 16 PTO days (increases with tenure) + 9 paid holidays.
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus.
• 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave.
• $50 monthly fitness reimbursement.
• Monthly stipend for internet and/or cell.
• Company donation to charities up to $1,000 annually.
• Regular social events and learning opportunities.

• Base salary: $110k – $150k.
• Uncapped commission with OTE close to $200k‑$300k.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA, veterans, persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated, and others, to apply.