Senior Corporate Event Manager — Global Travel

Craft Events; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Craft Events in Istanbul seeks an experienced Corporate Event Manager to independently oversee corporate event projects from brief to delivery, including conferences, launches, internal meetings, and client events.

You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and colleagues, taking ownership, reporting progress and outcomes to senior management. Domestic/international travel is required with evening/weekend flexibility as schedules demand.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of corporate event management experience, preferably within an event agency.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility for projects from start to finish.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and logistics coordination.
• Experience managing client relationships and suppliers, including contract negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and translate client briefs into actionable plans.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and resolve on-site issues calmly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong reporting skills, including preparing project updates, budget summaries, and post-event evaluations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English to communicate effectively with clients and international suppliers.
• Familiarity with event registration platforms, production processes, and basic audiovisual requirements is an advantage.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple event projects from initial brief to delivery and post-event reporting.
• Develop event concepts, project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned with client objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and proactive management of expectations.
• Source and coordinate venues, suppliers, and production partners, including proposal evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and report changes in scope and their financial implications to senior management.
• Manage event logistics, production schedules, and on-site operations.
• Coordinate with colleagues and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify potential risks, prepare contingency plans, and resolve issues effectively.
• Ensure all event elements meet client brand guidelines and agreed quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and prepare post-event reports covering outcomes, budget performance, and recommendations.

Skills

Corporate events

Budget management

Client management

Vendor negotiation

Travel readiness

Tools

Event registration platforms

Job description

Craft Events in Istanbul seeks an experienced Corporate Event Manager to independently oversee corporate event projects from brief to delivery, including conferences, launches, internal meetings, and client events.

You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and colleagues, taking ownership, reporting progress and outcomes to senior management. Domestic/international travel is required with evening/weekend flexibility as schedules demand.