Remote Event Manager
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% Environment and Physical Demands: This role involves frequent computer use and may require extended periods of sitting or standing. This position operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Apply tot his job