Visit Denver - Vice President & Chief Partnership and Business Development Officer

Position Summary

The Vice President & Chief Partnership and Business Development Officer (VP & CPBDO) joins Visit Denver at a pivotal moment as the organization elevates business development and private revenue generation as strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this expanded executive role will shape the future of Visit Denver's partnership strategy by driving innovative revenue opportunities, strengthening member value, cultivating strategic collaborations, and developing new initiatives that enhance Denver's visitor economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment
  Partner closely with the President & CEO and executive leadership team to shape and execute Visit Denver's strategic priorities while identifying emerging opportunities that advance the organization's mission and long-term growth.

• Develop and Implement Long-Term Strategies
  Develop and implement long-term partnership, membership, sponsorship, advertising, and business development strategies that support sustainable revenue growth and enhance member value that aligns with the organization’s mission.

• Identify Innovative Collaborations
  Identify innovative collaborations, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships that strengthen Visit Denver's value proposition and expand its impact throughout Denver's tourism and hospitality community.

• Evaluate and Expand Private Revenue Portfolio
  Evaluate and expand Visit Denver's private revenue portfolio by developing innovative business models, strategic partnerships, sponsorship platforms, and destination experiences that diversify and strengthen earned revenue.

• Marketing Partnerships, Advertising & Business Development
  Lead diversified revenue growth across membership, sponsorships, advertising, co-op marketing programs, strategic partnerships, and events. Oversee the evolution of Visit Denver's advertising and partnership portfolio, identifying new products, integrated marketing opportunities, and revenue streams that create greater value for members and partners.

• Membership, Events & Industry Engagement
  Provide strategic leadership for Visit Denver's membership engagement efforts, strengthening member retention, satisfaction, and long-term organizational value. Lead the development and execution of membership events, networking opportunities, and industry engagement programs that foster meaningful business relationships and strengthen Denver's tourism ecosystem.

• Visit Denver Foundation Leadership
  Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Visit Denver Foundation, working closely with the Foundation Board to advance workforce development initiatives, hospitality career pathways, scholarship programs, and fundraising events that strengthen Denver's future hospitality workforce.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Build trusted relationships across the organization, bringing stakeholders together around shared goals, balancing diverse perspectives, and creating alignment on initiatives that span multiple departments. Partner closely with marketing, convention sales, tourism sales, communications, destination services, and executive leadership to ensure partnership strategies and business development initiatives complement and strengthen Visit Denver's organizational objectives.

• Data, Insights & Performance Management
  Establish data-driven metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate partnership performance, revenue growth, member engagement, Foundation outcomes, and organizational impact. Monitor emerging trends within destination marketing, hospitality, tourism, sponsorship, and business development to continually identify opportunities for innovation and growth. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and CRM capabilities, to improve prospecting, streamline operations, strengthen member engagement, and support more informed decision making.