Event Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Events Manager for a contract role within the Brand Marketing team. This position is remote in the United States with a preference for NYC or San Francisco and will own onsite strategy, production, and the logistics for a growing portfolio of high-profile brand events.

You will transform event concepts into memorable attendee experiences, oversee venue sourcing, hotel blocks, vendor contracts, transportation, catering, security, AV, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event management, event production, or experiential marketing.
• Hands-on experience managing onsite logistics and execution for large-scale, multi-day events.
• Experience producing owned brand events and creating engaging attendee experiences.
• Strong background in venue sourcing, hotel room blocks, venue contracts, BEOs, and run-of-show planning.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, and invoice reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite event strategy and develop cohesive attendee experiences that align with the event's overall theme and objectives.
• Oversee venue sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and management.
• Coordinate hotel room blocks, accommodations, and travel logistics for attendees, speakers, and employees.
• Develop event floorplans, guest flow strategies, and detailed run-of-show plans.
• Manage event logistics, including catering, transportation, security, audiovisual production, and staffing.
• Partner with creative teams and external agencies to execute event branding, activations, sponsorships, and programming.
• Manage vendor relationships, proposals, quotes, contracts, and invoicing.
• Maintain event budgets, project trackers, workback schedules, and deadlines.
• Serve as the onsite lead, overseeing setup, load-in, event execution, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Coordinate VIP hospitality, speaker logistics, sponsor needs, and smaller corporate events.
• Conduct post-event reviews, reconcile expenses, and identify opportunities to improve future events.

Skills

Event management

Onsite logistics

Vendor negotiations

Budget management

Project coordination

Job description

Location: Remote (U.S.) – NYC or San Francisco preferred

Pay Rate: $80–$100/hr

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Travel: Required for key events throughout the year

About the Opportunity

Client is seeking an experienced Events Manager to join its Brand Marketing team on a contract basis! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional to take ownership of onsite strategy, production, and logistics for a growing portfolio of high-profile brand events.

In this role, you'll help transform event themes and creative concepts into memorable attendee experiences. You'll oversee everything from venue sourcing and hotel accommodations to vendor management, transportation, food and beverage, security, and onsite execution.

Working alongside internal marketing, creative, programming, customer experience, and agency partners, you'll ensure every detail comes together to create a seamless, high-quality event experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite event strategy and develop cohesive attendee experiences that align with the event's overall theme and objectives.
• Oversee venue sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and management.
• Coordinate hotel room blocks, accommodations, and travel logistics for attendees, speakers, and employees.
• Develop event floorplans, guest flow strategies, and detailed run-of-show plans.
• Manage event logistics, including catering, transportation, security, audiovisual production, and staffing.
• Partner with creative teams and external agencies to execute event branding, activations, sponsorships, and programming.
• Manage vendor relationships, proposals, quotes, contracts, and invoicing.
• Maintain event budgets, project trackers, workback schedules, and deadlines.
• Serve as the onsite lead, overseeing setup, load-in, event execution, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Coordinate VIP hospitality, speaker logistics, sponsor needs, and smaller corporate events.
• Conduct post-event reviews, reconcile expenses, and identify opportunities to improve future events.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in event management, event production, or experiential marketing.
• Hands-on experience managing onsite logistics and execution for large-scale, multi-day events.
• Experience producing owned brand events and creating engaging attendee experiences.
• Strong background in venue sourcing, hotel room blocks, venue contracts, BEOs, and run-of-show planning.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, and invoice reconciliation.
• Ability to translate creative concepts and event themes into a cohesive onsite experience.
• Experience working with event agencies, production teams, creative partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be U.S.-based and comfortable traveling for key events throughout the year.