Job: Managing Director (Site Selectors Guild)

Location: Remote, Independent Contractor

The deadline to apply is 3 PM Eastern Time on Friday, August 22, 2025.  Interested parties should submit an applicable cover letter and resume via email to: chair@siteselectorsguild.com.  Review of applications will begin promptly following the final due date.

I. INTRODUCTION

The Site Selectors Guild (the “Guild”) is the world’s only association of leading professional site selection consultants. Our members advise corporations globally on location strategies across all industries and functions. Since its founding in 2010, the Guild has grown into a collaborative, collegial, and highly regarded community of 75 members from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia—many of whom are shareholders. Learn more at www.siteselectorsguild.com.

The Guild is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, which provides strategic leadership and annually elects officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer). While third-party vendors support many operational functions, member committees play a crucial role in initiatives such as membership selection, conference planning, and the development of new products.

To meet the demands of a growing organization, the Board engaged a full-time Managing Director and Administrative Assistant. The Managing Director operates as an independent contractor (please note that the Guild is considering a change to this model in 2026)  and serves as the Guild’s chief executive, responsible for driving day-to-day operations, executing strategy, and ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability and industry leadership.

This position requires a proactive, hands-on leader who will actively manage Guild initiatives, build strong relationships with members and partners, and ensure excellence across all programs and operations.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director is the Guild’s primary operational leader, accountable for implementing Board strategy and delivering results. Core responsibilities include:

Organizational Leadership

• Drive the execution of the Guild’s vision and multi-year business plan.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, providing strategic counsel and operational insights.
• Actively engage Guild members, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and elevate the Guild’s industry influence.
• Build internal capacity to support the Guild’s evolving priorities, including staff management and vendor coordination.

Business and Financial Management

• Oversee all aspects of Guild operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring long-term profitability.
• Manage the Guild’s financial affairs with the Treasurer and third-party accounting partners, ensuring adherence to ethical and sound business practices.
• Maintain organizational compliance with bylaws, shareholder agreements, and legal requirements in partnership with legal counsel.

Vendor and Committee Oversight

• Select and manage third-party service providers to deliver high-quality, timely support aligned with Guild priorities.
• Partner with member committees to plan and implement programs and initiatives.

Events and Fund Development

• Direct event planning and execution in collaboration with event management vendors, ensuring seamless delivery of signature Guild programs such as:
  • Annual Conference
  • Fall Forum
  • Guild Partner Summits (Winter and Summer)
  • International Conference
  • VIP Partner events
  • Advisory Forums
• Lead fund development efforts, including sponsorship campaigns, partnership engagement and development, and ensuring benefit delivery.
• Oversee marketing strategies to drive event attendance, engagement, and sponsorship value.

Marketing and Communications

• Provide leadership for Guild branding, communications, and outreach in partnership with PR and marketing vendors.
• Develop and execute strategies for both internal and external communications, including digital platforms, publications, and media relations.

Special Projects

• Undertake strategic initiatives and projects at the direction of the Board to advance the Guild’s mission and strengthen its competitive position.

III. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Managing Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is supervised by the Chairperson. This role oversees staff and manages all vendor relationships.

IV. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proven ability to guide and execute an organization’s vision and strategy
• Honorable and ethical in all business dealings and personal relationships
• Strong financial and administrative background
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Growth Zone and other online platforms
• Guide the Board in effective organizational management techniques and parliamentary procedure
• Be an extremely effective communicator and listener
• Ability to travel to all Guild events and for siting, as needed
• A passionate and loyal advocate for the Guild

V. DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior association management and event planning experience
• Financial P&L responsibility at the organization, firm, or divisional level
• Prior experience in managing third-party professional service providers
• Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors

VI. PREFERRED EDUCATION

All members of the Guild hold college degrees, and many have advanced degrees or further education beyond a four-year college degree, as do our stakeholders. Candidates for this position are expected to reflect a commensurate level of educational attainment.

VII. HOW TO APPLY

The deadline to apply is 3 PM Eastern Time on Friday, August 22.  Interested parties should submit an applicable cover letter and resume via email to: chair@siteselectorsguild.com.  Review of applications will begin promptly following the final due date.