MAG Director of Global Events

At a Glance

Are you the person friends call when they need to plan an unforgettable celebration? Do you get a thrill from turning chaos into confetti-worthy moments? Can you juggle budgets, timelines, and client relationships while keeping your cool (and your sense of humor)? If you're nodding enthusiastically, we might just have your dream job!

The MAG Experience, a division of BDS Connected Solutions, is an experiential agency based in NYC with over 20 years of experience. MAG is organized by a group of seasoned producers, curators, and account teams that have helped to create impactful campaigns for some of the world’s most esteemed brands including MTV, Facebook, Google, Northwell Health, Microsoft, and so many others. If you have a passion for creating and immersing consumers and brands alike in unique experiences then look no further at this amazing opportunity!

Learn more about us and why you belong at BDS here!

Compensation

$100,000-$125,000/year

What We Offer

• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Technology allowance
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

Overview

As our Director of Global Events, you'll be the mastermind behind experiences that leave people talking for years. This isn't your average "plan a conference" gig – you'll be:

• The Visionary Strategist: Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies that align with client goals and industry trends so we can dream up jaw-dropping destination experiences that clients didn't even know they wanted (until you show them!)
• The Budget Wizard: Manage complex event budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with client expectations and internal profitability targets.
• The Client Whisperer: Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, cultivating long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth and innovation. We want to build relationships that feel more like friendships while translating client’s wildest dreams into seamlessly executable plans.
• The Team Captain: Lead, mentor, and inspire a squad of talented event pros, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The Producer Extraordinaire: Oversee end-to-end event execution, ensuring seamless delivery, risk mitigation, and adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• The Event Storyteller: Champion creative ideation and experiential storytelling, translating client visions into memorable, can't-miss experiences that attendees photograph obsessively.
• The Digital Experience Master: Craft virtual events that are just as engaging as in-person ones by leveraging virtual event platforms and emerging technologies to deliver digital experiences that complement in-person activations.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: Partner with internal stakeholders including creative, production, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• The Jet-Setter: Ready to rack up those frequent flyer miles with 25%+ international travel—passport required, wanderlust encouraged.

What You'll Bring

Experience and Education:

• 10+ years of experience in experiential marketing or event production, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, high-profile events across global markets.
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with virtual event platforms and understanding how to translate in-person magic to online experiences
• CMP certification preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional client service and communication – Skilled in building trust and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented mindset – Adept at managing intricate details while maintaining strategic perspective.
• Independent decision-making – Confident in making sound, autonomous decisions with minimal oversight.
• Organizational excellence – Highly organized with systems that would impress even Marie Kondo.
• Financial fluency with charisma – Comfortable navigating budgets with both precision and engaging communication.
• Proactive planning – Anticipates needs and solves problems before they arise.
• Strong interpersonal relationships – Builds genuine, lasting connections with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strategic business development – Skilled at identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Virtual engagement expertise – Capable of designing digital experiences that feel personal and interactive.
• Composure under pressure – Delivers high-quality results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Humility and adaptability – Approaches all tasks—glamorous or gritty—with equal enthusiasm and a team-first attitude.
• Schedule flexibility – Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as event demands require.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly talk, sit, stand, walk and bend over, repetitive use of hands/arms, repetitive use of legs and grasp
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.