Event Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an Event Manager to lead a high-volume Party Rental Division, directing daily operations, client relationships, inventory, staffing, logistics, and event execution. This hands-on leadership role acts as the division's face, coordinating with event planners, venues, corporate accounts, and other high-profile customers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in event rentals or hospitality, proven supervisory experience, strong communication, and meticulous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event rentals, hospitality, catering, logistics, or a related industry.
• Previous management or supervisory experience with responsibility for employees, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Familiar with OSHA compliant safety meetings and DOT rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, employees, and leadership.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications; experience with Party Track event rental software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for event planners, venues, and corporate accounts. Build strong relationships and provide a high level of customer service
• Operations: Oversee daily division operations, customer service, opening/closing procedures, and overall service levels
• Sales & Quotes: Consult with customers, prepare accurate quotes, manage event contracts, and ensure rental orders are properly coordinated from booking through return
• Inventory: Manage inventory of tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, décor, and other rental equipment, including cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support the Assistant Warehouse Manager, who directly supervises approximately 22 warehouse employees. Provide direction, set priorities, and ensure staffing and operations align with business needs.
• Logistics: Coordinate delivery schedules, truck assignments, route planning, and event setup/teardown to ensure accurate and timely execution
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve delivery delays, incorrect orders, equipment issues, staffing challenges, and other time-sensitive problems.
• Site Inspections: Conduct venue walkthroughs to assess space, measurements, access, and other logistical requirements when needed.
• Scheduling & Labor: Work with the Assistant Warehouse Manager to develop staffing schedules and effectively manage labor needs and overtime

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Customer service

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Party Track

Job description

Event Manager

CSP is partnering with a privately held event rental solutions company, offering tents, tables, chairs, catering equipment, dance floors and other event furnishings with delivery and setup. We've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and personalized service over more than 200 years, serving everything from weddings and corporate events to large-scale celebrations and high-profile organizations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Event Manager to lead our high-volume Party Rental Division, overseeing daily operations, customer relationships, account management, inventory, staffing, logistics, and event execution. This is a hands-on leadership role and the face of the division, working directly with event planners, venues, corporate accounts, and other high-profile customers.

Responsibilities:

• Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for event planners, venues, and corporate accounts. Build strong relationships and provide a high level of customer service
• Operations: Oversee daily division operations, customer service, opening/closing procedures, and overall service levels
• Sales & Quotes: Consult with customers, prepare accurate quotes, manage event contracts, and ensure rental orders are properly coordinated from booking through return
• Inventory: Manage inventory of tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, décor, and other rental equipment, including cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support the Assistant Warehouse Manager, who directly supervises approximately 22 warehouse employees. Provide direction, set priorities, and ensure staffing and operations align with business needs.
• Logistics: Coordinate delivery schedules, truck assignments, route planning, and event setup/teardown to ensure accurate and timely execution
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve delivery delays, incorrect orders, equipment issues, staffing challenges, and other time-sensitive problems.
• Site Inspections: Conduct venue walkthroughs to assess space, measurements, access, and other logistical requirements when needed.
• Scheduling & Labor: Work with the Assistant Warehouse Manager to develop staffing schedules and effectively manage labor needs and overtime

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in event rentals, hospitality, catering, logistics, or a related industry
• Previous management or supervisory experience with responsibility for employees, scheduling, and daily operations
• Familiar with OSHA compliant safety meetings and DOT rules and regulations
• Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, employees, and leadership
• Proficiency with standard computer applications; experience with Party Track event rental software is a plus.