Associate Director of Events

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Management Inc in Omaha seeks an experienced Event Manager to develop annual event strategies and oversee execution. You will lead multiple events, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with corporate goals.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of proven experience in event planning and management, with a strong focus on executive-level events. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, and project management.
• Deep expertise in planning high-profile, executive-level events.
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive annual event strategy.
• Lead and collaborate with the Marketing Communications team on event production.
• Own the event department budget and analyze ROI.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Monday.com

Asana

Trello

Cvent

vFairs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic Event Leadership: Develop and oversee a comprehensive annual event strategy that aligns with corporate goals, brand identity, and key business milestones.
• Event Roadmap: Create a clear, actionable roadmap for all corporate, associate, and customer-facing events.
• Production Oversight: Lead and collaborate with the Marketing Communications team on event production, including stage management, A/V and lighting design, and technical logistics for live entertainment and keynote speakers.
• Experiential Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends to integrate interactive elements, emerging technologies, and creative activations that elevate the attendee experience.
• Talent Management: Serve as the primary liaison for entertainment, guest speakers, and third‑party production crews; manage contract negotiations.
• Project Governance: Direct the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent events, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, workstreams, and delivery milestones.
• Budget Stewardship: Own the event department budget, including forecasting, meticulous expense tracking, and post‑event ROI analysis.
• Vendor Ecosystem: Source, vet, and manage a diverse network of vendors (catering, logistics, décor, security) to ensure high‑quality delivery and cost‑efficiency.
• Site & Safety Logistics: Oversee site selection, crowd management, transportation, and robust contingency/safety planning for events of varying scales.
• Stakeholder & Brand Alignment: Partner closely with HR, Sales, Facilities, and Executive leadership to ensure events meet the needs of all internal and external stakeholders.
• Brand Integrity: Ensure flawless brand execution across all physical and digital touchpoints, maintaining a consistent look and feel across the event portfolio.
• Leadership Presence: Provide progress updates and performance metrics to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, and project management.
• Deep expertise in planning and executing high‑profile, executive‑level events from concept through on‑site delivery and post‑event measurement.
• Strong design instincts that enable crafting of intentional, premium, and differentiated events across every audience touchpoint.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously across different audience segments, formats, and scales without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent project management skills: building detailed plans, managing cross‑functional workstreams, and driving accountability in a complex, multi‑event environment.
• Experience owning event budgets and managing expense accountability across a portfolio of programs.
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience managing large‑scale vendor, hotel, and venue contracts to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Leadership ability to influence teams with and without formal reporting lines to deliver shared outcomes.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team builder.
• High design and brand literacy: establishing and upholding visual and experiential standards that reflect a premium brand across all event touchpoints.
• Strategic thinker who connects event programming to business objectives and broader marketing strategy.
• Strong stakeholder relationships, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, or Trello.
• Experience with event platforms like Cvent or vFairs.
• Experience with social media platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.