Job Description

Events Manager

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Partner with senior management to define objectives for corporate events and leverage subject-matter expertise to recommend and design high-impact event strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of meetings and large-scale, multi-day events, including strategy development, vendor selection, contract negotiation, onsite management, and post-event evaluation.
• Oversee event budgets with strong financial discipline; develop standardized financial documents, manage forecasts, track spend, and deliver post-event reporting and ROI analysis.
• Independently manage all logistical requirements for assigned events and sub-events, including venue sourcing, hotel room blocks, transportation, catering, audiovisual needs, signage, displays, and special accommodations.
• Act as the primary liaison with hotels, venues, and event suppliers, negotiating contracts and securing appropriate meeting space and lodging for domestic and international events.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend event locations, hotels, vendors, and partners for current and future programs.
• Build and manage event registration sites, mobile apps, and attendee workflows; collaborate with internal technology teams to ensure seamless AV and technical execution.
• Prepare and distribute event collateral, including agendas, handouts, planning checklists, and timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide onsite event leadership, monitoring all activities to ensure flawless execution, stakeholder satisfaction, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, document outcomes, and develop recommendations to improve future event performance and impact.
• Develop and track event KPIs, ROI models, and impact measurement frameworks to assess effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a mentor and liaison to the Event Coordinator, supporting training, professional development, and best-practice work standards in partnership with the Director of Events & Sponsorships.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, organization, and planning skills while thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and extended work hours as needed.
• Bring 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate event management, hospitality operations, experiential planning, or external relations, preferably within consulting, advisory services, financial institutions, or high-growth corporate environments.
• Exhibit advanced proficiency in creating comprehensive event proposals and presenting strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Possess experience supporting executive-level, VIP, investor-facing, public-facing, or relationship-driven events, including global or multi-regional programs requiring complex travel coordination.
• Promote effective teamwork, professionalism, and respect for colleagues while managing multiple stakeholders across functions.

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