Director of Event Operations & Delivery (Hybrid)

Hyve Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Hyve is seeking a Director of Event Operations for BETT USA to lead and streamline the events delivery process. You will manage a small team, partner with VP of Operations, and coordinate with commercial and marketing teams to ensure successful onsite execution and sponsorship delivery.

The role requires travel to BETT UK and other events, with a 2–3 day weekly commute to NYC offices. Hybrid work and a strong focus on process improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of event management experience in large conferences or trade shows.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and make thoughtful decisions.
• Comfortable with technology platforms and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events, including pre-event and on-site phases.
• Oversee on-site execution of Meetups program.
• Manage event budgets and forecasts; build vendor relationships; conduct site visits and RFPs.
• Handle event logistics: floor plans, AV, F&B, décor, signage, staffing, security, etc.
• Negotiate contracts, manage invoices and insurance requirements.
• Plan staffing for each event, including temp/contract staff.
• Lead post-event debrief and feedback collection.
• Develop and lead a small team of 1–3 coordinators/managers; establish onboarding and objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing and content teams to deliver sponsorships.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Vendor management

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hyve is seeking a Director of Event Operations for BETT USA to lead and streamline the events delivery process. You will manage a small team, partner with VP of Operations, and coordinate with commercial and marketing teams to ensure successful onsite execution and sponsorship delivery.

The role requires travel to BETT UK and other events, with a 2–3 day weekly commute to NYC offices. Hybrid work and a strong focus on process improvement are expected.