Event Planner / Events Management Manager #1013948

Dexian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an experienced Event Planner / Events Management Manager to lead and execute high-profile in-person and hybrid events in New York City. You will oversee end-to-end planning, manage large-scale conferences, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional experiences.

The role requires 6+ years of event management, strong vendor negotiations, budgeting, timelines, and travel coordination, with flexibility for evening/weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of meeting/event planning experience.
• Experience managing complex, high-volume events.
• Excellent client and stakeholder communication.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Evening/weekend coverage and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual/hybrid events.
• Manage events ranging from 10 to 2,000 attendees.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Handle vendor negotiations, contracts, budgets, invoices, and risk management
• Build strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and event partners
• Support RFPs, contract negotiations, and site inspections
• Develop timelines and workflows to ensure seamless event execution

Skills

Event planning

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Job description

Hiring: Event Planner / Events Management Manager | New York, NY

We’re looking for an experienced Event Planner / Events Management Manager with 6+ years of professional meeting & event management experience to join a high-profile team in New York City.

Possibility of conversion to FTE

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual/hybrid events
• Manage events ranging from 10 to 2,000 attendees
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Handle vendor negotiations, contracts, budgets, invoices, and risk management
• Build strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and event partners
• Support RFPs, contract negotiations, and site inspections
• Develop timelines and workflows to ensure seamless event execution

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of meeting/event planning experience
• Experience managing complex, high-volume events
• Excellent client and stakeholder communication
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable supporting events that may require evening/weekend coverage and travel

Hospitality, corporate events, conference management, or high-touch client event experience is highly valued.