Director Development

POSITION:
Director, Growth & Development

DEPARTMENT:
Global Sales

REPORTS TO:

VP, Strategy

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component—feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team.

Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

This role supports Legends’ Global Sales Division and enterprise-wide organizational development initiatives across all properties and functional teams.

The Director, Growth, Training & Organizational Development is responsible for leading all aspects of talent development, onboarding, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness across the Sales Division. This role designs and implements scalable programs that strengthen employee onboarding, elevate leadership performance, and enhance team capabilities. The Director partners closely with HR, Sales Leadership, and department leads to build a cohesive talent strategy and to ensure organizational readiness for growth.

• Lead the Talent Development Committee and establish annual talent development strategy, priorities, and governance for the Sales Division.
• Manage internal talent growth and development initiatives including talent mapping, succession planning and career pathing for the Sales Division, in coordination with HR.
• Own the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of new hire onboarding programs for the Same Division to ensure strong ramp-up and integration.
• Oversee culture and engagement initiatives for the Sales Division, including employee surveys, insights analysis, and activation of action plans.
• Develop internal capability-building programs for Sales and Support teams, including role-based training paths and skill development resources.
• Lead leadership development programs for the Sales Division focused on manager capability, succession readiness, and high-potential growth.
• Partner with business leaders to assess team strengths, gaps, and development needs; translate insights into actionable programs.
• Build and maintain standardized competency models for all Sales role types to drive consistency across hiring, development, and performance processes.
• Support organizational change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and operating models for the Sales Division.
• Ensure strong integration with HR on talent processes, systems alignment, and enterprise-wide development programs.
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through participation data, feedback, and operational performance indicators for the Sales Division.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications in Organizational Development,…