Events Manager

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HighLevel is seeking a Manager of Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of its global event portfolio across internal, external, virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences.

The role oversees large-scale sponsored events, conferences, and meetups, managing a global team and multimillion-dollar budgets while ensuring alignment with brand standards and customer experience objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with 3+ years of people management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 3–5+ years of experience in event planning or event management, preferably within SaaS or high‑growth environments.
• Experience leading event teams or cross‑functional execution.
• Demonstrated track record of owning staffing and performance outcomes.
• Experience operating in a high‑growth, fast‑moving organization preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale events and multimillion‑dollar budgets.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple global events simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and resolve real‑time issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, coordination, and execution of HighLevel’s global event portfolio (internal, external, virtual, hybrid, and in-person).
• Oversee large-scale sponsored events, conferences, trade shows, and local meetups.
• Direct a global events team and manage multimillion-dollar budgets; collaborate cross-functionally to align with goals and brand standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on execution oversight to ensure operational excellence and measurable impact.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Budget oversight

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Eventbrite

Cvent

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Events is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, coordination, and execution of HighLevel’s global event portfolio, including internal, external, virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences.
• This role oversees large-scale sponsored events, conferences, trade shows, and local meetups.
• This leader manages multimillion-dollar budgets, directs a global events team, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure events align with organizational goals, brand standards, and customer experience objectives.
• The role requires both strategic leadership and hands‑on execution oversight to ensure operational excellence and measurable impact.

Requirements

• Overall 8+ years of experience with 3 years of people management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in event planning or event management, preferably within SaaS or high‑growth environments.
• Experience leading event teams or cross‑functional execution.
• Demonstrated track record of owning staffing and performance outcomes.
• Experience operating in a high‑growth, fast‑moving organization preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale events and multimillion‑dollar budgets.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple global events simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and resolve real‑time issues.
• Proficiency in event management platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as required.