DESCRIPTION We are searching for an experienced Event Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the leadership and ownership of the full-scale management of small to large-scale events, including user conferences, sales kickoffs, roadshows, incentives, and other corporate events. This position is well-versed in event management, including client management, venue management, production coordination, hotel room blocks, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assume total responsibility and ownership in leading the planning and execution of all assigned events.

• Coordinate event management across all Departments, including Registration, Platform, Sponsorship, IS, Air, and Finance.
• Manage event budget, invoicing, schedules of payments and cost savings report.
• Oversee overall program agenda, ensuring communication across all internal and external teams.
• Oversee and manage event project plan/timeline.
• Lead and participate in client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post-program debriefs.
• Drive client and internal team deliverables to meet timeline milestones.
• Manage all aspects of venue coordination, including meeting space allocation, meeting room set-up, diagrams, food & beverage, electrical, internet.
• Manage DMC and outside vendors, including Audio Visual, Production, Entertainment, IT/Internet, Photographer, Printer, Security, Shipping, Translation, Transportation.
• Coordinate content, graphic development and production of all program collateral (i.e. agenda, conference guide, program of events, etc.) and signage.
• Develop budgets, coordinate itineraries, and lead site inspections.

Qualifications - Four-year college degree or related work experience.

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in event management, meeting planning or hospitality.
• 1-2 years of experience with direct client management.

Travel

Requirements - This position requires travel up to 50%