Event Manager

BCforward; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward in New York seeks an Event Manager to lead end-to-end event strategy, planning, and execution across multiple concurrent events. The role emphasizes ROI, client satisfaction, sponsorships, and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Sales.

This contract position spans 6 months with planned conversion to full-time, requires in-office presence five days a week, and flexibility for events outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in events or hospitality, with at least 5 years in hospitality.
• Experience leading planning and onsite execution teams.
• Proven budget management and ROI metrics reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple events of varying sizes with defined timelines and outcomes.
• Define and deliver successful events with strong coordination and stakeholder alignment.
• Track event marketing budgets with focus on ROI and performance reporting.
• Develop relationships with industry organizations to secure sponsorships and speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on event strategy and revenue-driving initiatives.
• Oversee planning team and address escalations with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with standards to enhance operations and client experience.
• Conduct post-event ROI analysis to measure impact and inform improvements.

Skills

Team management

Audio-visual knowledge

Guest services and catering operations

Interpersonal and communication skills

Budget management and ROI reporting

Coordination of multiple concurrent...

Hospitality industry experience (6+...

Job description

Duration: Contract - 6 months, planned conversion to FTE

Work Arrangement: 5 days in-office, Schedule flexibility required for events outside normal business hours.

Job Description

We are seeking an Event Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in end-to-end event strategy, planning, and execution and a proven ability to deliver measurable ROI and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent events.

Responsibilities:

• Simultaneously manage and execute multiple events of varying sizes with defined timelines and outcomes.
• Define, conceptualize, and deliver successful events with strong project coordination and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage and track event marketing budgets with a focus on ROI and performance reporting.
• Develop relationships with industry organizations to secure sponsorships and speaking engagements that increase brand exposure.
• Consult and liaise with Marketing and Sales on event strategy, budgeting, and execution for revenue-driving initiatives.
• Oversee the planning team, address escalations, and engage with senior management and LOB representatives.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established standards and best practices to enhance operations and client experience.
• Conduct post-event tracking and ROI analysis to measure marketing impact and inform continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Team management experience leading planning and onsite execution teams.
• Strong knowledge of audio-visual, guest services, and catering operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage clients and colleagues professionally and warmly.
• Proven budget management and metrics reporting for ROI-driven programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent events with issue resolution and escalation management.
• Experience level: 6+ years in events or hospitality, including at least 5 years in the hospitality industry.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience opening a new location and/or onboarding a new team.
• Experience with metrics reporting and performance dashboards.
• Background in sponsorship sales or industry partnerships.