Senior Event Manager

Cheil Spain; Alcobendas; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Restaurant tickets

Internal training opportunities

Incentives for attracting clients/employees

Descripción de la vacante

A leading advertising agency is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Alcobendas to lead the planning and execution of high-impact events. You will manage complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring top-tier quality and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in event production and a strong understanding of logistics and budget management. The role offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and annual leave.

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of experience in event production or similar.
• Strong operational and production knowledge of logistics.
• High level of English proficiency.
• High level of English.
• Availability to travel and attend events on-site.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end event management from planning to execution.
• Oversee production and coordinate with internal and external teams.
• Manage event budgets and ensure profitability.
• Supplier & partner management: Source, negotiate, and manage specialized vendors (production, logistics, technical, venues, etc.), ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Budget ownership: Build, manage, and optimize event budgets, ensuring profitability and financial control throughout the project.
• On-site execution: Lead on-ground operations during events, proactively resolving issues in real time and ensuring an impeccable experience.
• Risk management & problem-solving: Anticipate potential challenges, propose solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with creative, strategy, account, and production teams to bring ideas to life with excellence.
• Client interaction: Act as a trusted partner for clients during execution phases, ensuring transparency, confidence, and satisfaction.
• Quality & brand standards: Ensure all deliverables meet Cheil’s premium standards and align with brand guidelines.

Conocimientos

Project management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Logistics management

Team coordination

Budget management

Client management

Descripción del empleo

At Cheil, we are looking for a Senior Event Manager to lead the planning, production, and execution of high-impact events for national and international clients. This role requires a hands‑on, solutions‑driven professional with strong operational expertise, capable of managing complex projects end‑to‑end while ensuring premium execution and attention to detail.

You will be responsible for delivering outstanding brand experiences, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and specialized suppliers, and ensuring that every event meets the highest standards of quality, creativity, and efficiency.

• End-to-end event management: Lead the full lifecycle of events from briefing to execution and post‑event analysis, ensuring seamless delivery across all stages.
• Production leadership: Oversee the production and execution of events, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers to ensure flawless implementation.
• Planning & operational excellence: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workflows, ensuring all moving parts are aligned and executed on time.
• Supplier & partner management: Source, negotiate, and manage specialized vendors (production, logistics, technical, venues, etc.), ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Budget ownership: Build, manage, and optimize event budgets, ensuring profitability and financial control throughout the project.
• On-site execution: Lead on‑ground operations during events, proactively resolving issues in real time and ensuring an impeccable experience.
• Risk management & problem‑solving: Anticipate potential challenges, propose solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: Work closely with creative, strategy, account, and production teams to bring ideas to life with excellence.
• Client interaction: Act as a trusted partner for clients during execution phases, ensuring transparency, confidence, and satisfaction.
• Quality & brand standards: Ensure all deliverables meet Cheil’s premium standards and align with brand guidelines.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, or similar roles within agencies or production companies.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale and/or complex events from concept to execution.
• Strong operational and production knowledge, including logistics, technical setups, and supplier ecosystems.
• High level of autonomy and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability to travel and attend events on‑site.
• High level of English.

✔️ What we value:

• A hands‑on doer with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
• Someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys making things happen.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
• A passion for creating memorable brand experiences.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a calm approach under pressure.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to lead without ego.
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

🌱Work in a growing environment, focused on creating and innovating with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in Creativity, Digital Performance, Retail, Data and Technology.

✍️Stable position: Permanent contract because we want you to be part of Cheil and be able to develop with us.

💸Salary: To be negotiated based on experience. Bonus Performance.

📖Internal training opportunities.

❤️Social Benefits: Restaurant Tickets and Medical Insurance.

🕛Timetable from Monday to Thursday from 09.00-18.15 and Fridays from 09.00-15.00. July and August, we have an intensive working day, Monday to Friday from 8:00 - 15:00.

🏖️22 days of annual leave, plus 24 and 31 December and Advertising Day.

💰Possibility of incentive for attracting new clients and new employees to Cheil. Help us to keep growing!

📍We are located in Alcobendas and we have a direct bus service, 100% free, with departures from Plaza Castilla, Chamartín and Nuevos Ministerios to our offices.

Are you motivated by what you have just read? Join Cheil!

If you are passionate about the world of advertising and have experience leading teams, we invite you to send your CV and cover letter.