Event Manager, Site Selection

Profiles; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Profiles is seeking a remote, part-time freelance Event Manager (Site Selection) to lead the site selection lifecycle for multiple projects and collaborate with the leadership team. You will negotiate with hotels and venues, guide client presentations, and coordinate with senior management to ensure goals and budgets are met.

Travel and remote work are required. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in corporate events, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage several

Qualifications

• 8+ years of event industry experience with high-touch corporate events.
• Expert knowledge of site and venue selection, including RFPs, contracts, and venue relationships.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills; able to interact with senior management and clients.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects on time and budget.
• Proficiency with GSuite, MS Office, Slack, and event platforms; willingness to travel and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection lifecycle for multiple projects from research to onsite execution.
• Source and negotiate hotels, venues, and DMCs to meet client goals and budgets.
• Present venue options to clients and translate needs into project plans with updates.
• Develop and mentor site selection team and plan resources with leadership.
• Oversee budgets, billing, and expense tracking including post-event reconciliation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Budget management

Communication

Tools

GSuite

MS Office

Slack

Event registration platforms

Job description

A leader in the events industry is hiring a remote part-time freelance Event Manager (Site Selection).

• Opportunity to work directly with the leadership team.
• Exposure to a dynamic and creative environment.
• Support for professional growth within the corporate event industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Event Manager (Site Selection) Requirements:

• 8+ years of event industry experience, with proven success executing high-touch corporate events.
• Expert knowledge of the site and venue selection process, including RFPs, contract negotiation, and venue relationship management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage project teams and interact confidently with senior management and high-level corporate clients.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and composure under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects on time and on budget.
• Proficiency with GSuite, MS Office, Slack, and event registration and virtual event platforms, plus willingness to travel frequently and work remotely.

Event Manager (Site Selection) Responsibilities:

• Lead the site selection lifecycle for multiple projects, from venue research and vetting through RFP, contracting, and onsite execution.
• Source and negotiate with hotels, restaurants, conference centers, and destination management companies to secure the best options for client goals and budgets.
• Guide client presentations of venue options and serve as the primary client point of contact, translating needs into achievable project plans with regular updates.
• Manage and develop project teams, mentor site selection team members, and partner with leadership on team assignments and resource planning.
• Oversee budgets, billing, and expense tracking for both client and internal budgets, including post-event financial reconciliation.

Profiles is dedicated to a long-term vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that real change takes time, and we are committed to making sustained efforts that lead to lasting impact. Our long-term vision includes setting ambitious goals, tracking our progress, and remaining steadfast in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable future.