Events Executive

Euromonitor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Euromonitor is seeking an Events Executive for the Americas to enhance brand presence through effective event management. This role involves planning internal and external events, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery while supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, creativity, and a proactive approach to event planning.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance

Food vouchers

Generous holiday allowances

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in events management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results-driven and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support development of events strategy and execution.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day planning of events.
• Identify key industry events for representation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

The Events Executive for the Americas will support the planning and execution of internal, digital, and external events that align with the overall marketing strategy and business objectives across the Americas region.

Working closely with the Events Manager, this role will play a key part in delivering engaging and impactful events that build business relationships, generate quality leads, and enhance brand awareness. The Events Executive will help position Euromonitor as a thought leader through strategic events participation and exceptional events experiences.

With strong organisational skills, creativity, and attention to detail, the ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and passionate about events. This role will help promote Euromonitor’s products and expertise, inspire confidence in our brand, and support communication of our business messages to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Events Manager, you will…

• Support the development of the events strategy by contributing creative ideas that enhance the value Euromonitor delivers through internal, digital, and in-person events;
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day planning and execution of events, ensuring high-quality delivery that aligns with business goals;
• Identify key industry events where Euromonitor should be represented to showcase expertise and reinforce our position as a thought leader;
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Digital, and Content teams to ensure all event elements are aligned and set up for success;
• Build strong relationships with event organisers, negotiating enhanced visibility, better brand positioning, and opportunities for lead generation;
• Work closely with the Marketing team to craft compelling messaging for event invitations, landing pages, and promotional materials to drive registrations and engagement;
• Maintain a well-structured and strategically aligned events calendar across the Americas region;
• Assist in the development of production timelines and proactively track progress to ensure deadlines are met;
• Continuously improve the attendee experience by gathering feedback and incorporating insights into future events;
• Provide local language support when needed to better localise content and improve regional marketing impact.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Detail-oriented and organised – able to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders while ensuring a high standard of delivery;
• Collaborative and communicative – thrives in a team environment and works confidently across departments and cultures;
• Creative and curious – brings fresh ideas and a strategic mindset to enhance the attendee experience and event impact;
• Adaptable and resourceful – able to adjust to shifting priorities and make the most of opportunities in a fast-paced, regional setting;
• Client-focused and brand-aware – understands how to deliver value to clients while strengthening brand positioning;
• Results-driven – focused on achieving measurable goals, such as audience engagement, lead generation, and event ROI;
• Culturally attuned and regionally aware – comfortable working across diverse markets and able to support localisation needs when required.
• Spanish language skills could be helpful but not required

Core skills and competencies

• 2–3 years of experience in events management and organisation;
• Proven ability to manage multiple events components with strong organisational and time management skills;
• Hands-on experience in event planning, with a foundation in project coordination or management;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams;
• Self-motivated with strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving;
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability;
• Creative and curious mindset, with the ability to design and deliver engaging event experiences;
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our values

• We act with integrity
• We are curious about the world
• We are stronger together
• We seek to empower
• We find strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer.

Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

At Euromonitor International, we are committed to transparency and pay equity. Pursuant to Illinois law, we provide salary range and benefit info on all job postings based in our Chicago office. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - 85,000, based on experience and qualifications. Alongside Salary, we offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance options, 401k, paid time off, hybrid work set up, core hours and other perks to support a positive work environment.

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