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President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Lafayette West Lafayette Are you a visionary leader who knows how to turn tourism into real economic impact for a community? Do you excel at building relationships with event organizers, businesses, and community partners to position a region as the premier destination for conferences and visitors? Are you energized by telling a compelling story about the Greater Lafayette area, inviting people to come for an event, stay an extra day, return with their families, and ultimately consider living, working, or starting a business here? Visit Lafayette West Lafayette is dedicated to promoting the vibrant travel and visitor industry in Tippecanoe County and to driving meaningful commerce to the Greater Lafayette area. We build connections with partners like Purdue University, local businesses, hospitality providers, and community leaders to showcase Greater Lafayette as a welcoming, innovative, and opportunity-rich destination. Collaboration, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of how we serve visitors, residents, and our regional economy. We are seeking an experienced and strategic President & CEO to lead our organization and champion Greater Lafayette as a premier destination for large conferences, meetings, and events. In this role, you will serve as the primary spokesperson for Visit Lafayette West Lafayette, lead destination strategy and organizational operations, and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across the community and state. You will guide a talented team, leverage data and industry insight, and drive initiatives that attract visitors, encourage extended stays and repeat visits, and help convert visitor interest into long-term economic growth for the region. If you are ready to lead Visit Lafayette West Lafayette to new heights, inviting people to host their conferences here, stay a little longer, come back with their families, and ultimately invest their futures in our community, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making Greater Lafayette the destination of choice for travelers, event organizers, and future residents and entrepreneurs alike. Apply today and help shape the future of tourism-driven commerce in our community!

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Hospitality management: 3 years (Preferred) Senior leadership: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lafayette, IN 47905 (Required)

Work Location:

In person