Event Manager

Informa Markets; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

15 days PTO with increase over time

Flexibility to work from home

Job summary

A global event management company in Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Event Manager to design and produce B2B events that enhance customer experiences. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing budgets, and ensuring the delivery of impactful events while fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a passion for innovative events, and the ability to adapt to market needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in large-scale or B2B events and/or exhibitions.
• Strong relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce engaging B2B events.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks.
• Develop timelines and plans for events.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Relationship-building

Project management

Time management

Creative thinking

Job description

Event Manager – Santa Monica, CA

We are looking for an experienced event manager to design, produce, and deliver engaging B2B events that drive remarkable customer experiences and revenue growth. The role is based at our 2644 30th Street, Santa Monica office.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the market to deliver events tailored to customer needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with the VP of Events and Event Director to design events that appeal to all stakeholder groups, ensuring a clear value proposition and ROI.
• Support the creation of innovative, interactive experiences while staying within budget and P&L forecasts.
• Develop new ideas and agile formats to engage customers uniquely and wisely.
• Interpret customer insights from data and feedback to enhance event relevance and value.
• Define project scope, set goals, create detailed plans, allocate resources, and establish timelines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and take corrective action to keep milestones on track.
• Support event marketers in reviewing communications (emails, websites, press releases) to ensure messaging aligns with customer needs.
• Plan and execute event floor features and activations in collaboration with Operations.
• Maintain comprehensive timelines, plans, and post‑event reports, ensuring alignment across all teams.
• Act as the central communication point among Sales, Operations, Marketing, Retail, and Events.
• Assist the Event VP in annual financial planning and monthly forecasting, ensuring budget adherence.
• Create mini‑budgets for activations, raise purchase orders, and track expenses to meet financial targets.
• Serve as liaison between Event Operations and Sales to communicate bespoke event requirements and control costs.
• Represent the company in the market, building strong client relationships, and driving business growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in large‑scale or B2B events and/or exhibitions, preferably with a marketing background.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meeting timelines and adapting as needed.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, including mini‑budget creation, purchase orders, and expense tracking.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, and analytical skills with quick problem‑solving.
• Strong communication skills, able to provide relevant feedback on marketing materials and customer communications.
• Passion for creating sustainable, relevant, and exciting events that resonate with attendees and exhibitors.
• Brand‑guarding ability while developing event products that align with customer needs and deliver ROI.
• Excellent communicator capable of constructively challenging ideas and providing valuable input.
• Strategic thinker who generates innovative ideas and executes them efficiently, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Influencer who collaborates across functions in a matrix environment.
• Creative yet analytical thinker, adapting quickly to market demands and uncovering new opportunities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $77,000 per annum based on experience.

Benefits

• Great community: welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, Walk the World charity day, and active colleague groups and networks.
• Broader impact: up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available.
• Career opportunity: bespoke training, mentoring platforms, and LinkedIn Learning access. Internal career moves are encouraged.
• Time out: 15 days PTO (increasing to 20 after 3 years and 25 after 6 years), 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day, and up to four weeks of work‑from‑home per year.
• Competitive benefits: 401(k) match, health, vision, dental insurance, parental leave, ESPP offering shares with a minimum 15% discount.
• Wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental‑health first aiders, free access to a wellness app.
• Recognition: global awards and kudos programs.
• International collaboration: work with teams worldwide.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That is why we work in‑person with each other or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you aren’t in an office or at an Informa event, you have flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

EEO Statement

At Informa, we’re committed to inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic or status. Please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner if you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process.