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Managing Director, Seoul Convention Bureau

The Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) seeks a Managing Director responsible for its Convention Bureau & International Tourism Marketing. STO is a public/private enterprise that markets the convention services and facilities of the city to the global market and engages in international marketing to attract foreign tourists to Seoul. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Managing Director will direct three teams of MICE and international tourism that plan and execute Seoul city’s marketing programs.

 

Qualifications and Experience Ideally, the candidate for this position should possess the following:

   • A degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, Marketing or related field

   • A minimum of ten years of proven experience in international marketing, preferably in tourism/convention area

   • Overseas living and/or working experience

   • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written, and in a variety of formats and contexts);

   • Language Proficiencies: Fluency in English and Korean; a third language a plus.

   • Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze marketing data;

   • Successful track record of supervising individuals and cross-organizational teams;

   • Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and inspire related stakeholders;

   • Proven experience and knowledge of global affairs, especially Seoul, Korea & East Asia

   • Demonstrated computer proficiency in Korean and English programs

   • Ability to travel

   • If a non resident of Korea, must possess appropriate work visa

 

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Application Process

Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Please combine your cover letter and resume (including a cast of at least 3 references who know the candidate’s work) into one document and email to: maureen@seoulwelcome.com

www.miceseoul.com

Deadline: Sunday July 4th 2010.

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