JOB TITLE: Vice President, Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce
CVB/Executive Director, Discover Bristol
 
RESPONSIBLE TO: President & CEO, Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Ideal Candidate Profile
The Executive Director of Discover Bristol (CVB) also serves as a VP of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and is responsible for administering the daily operations of the CVB

Required skill sets:
  • Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Management of Personnel Resources, Financial Management, Effective Functioning at all Organizational Levels, Strategy Execution, Marketing, digital social media experience on various platforms 

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop relationships with all stakeholders with sincere professionalism and integrity.
  • Align CVB services, finances, resources, staff, and partnerships to achieve the Board’s vision & goals
  • Provide effective, ethical leadership
  • Organize, manage, prioritize, and delegate work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects and processes simultaneously.
  • Effectively develop and manage the organization’s budget and work plan
  • Lead a highly motivated staff
  • Serve with a high degree of visibility in the community
  • Bring Bristol’s destination marketing and tourism brand to the next level.
  • Effectively leverage stakeholder relationships
  • Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the organization and its staff
  • Establish, document, and clearly communicate departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions throughout the organization.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, tourism & hospitality, or closely related field is strongly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years’ relevant and progressively responsible work experience in destination marketing, travel, tourism or hospitality is required. Any combination of formal education and practical experience may be considered.

Other Requirements: Traveling, including overnight travel, is required periodically. Bristol is tight-knit, and the next executive director is expected to play a significant role, personally and professionally, within the community. The CVB Executive Director will also attend some Chamber related events.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Beth D. Rhinehart - Email
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
20 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
423-989-4850