Global Conferences & Events Lead

GMAC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

GMAC looks for a Manager of Conferences and Events to oversee global conferences, events, and webinars for graduate management professionals. You will collaborate with leadership to deliver professional development, training, and networking opportunities supporting organizational goals.

The role focuses on managing conferences end-to-end, developing attendee pipelines, and pursuing growth opportunities while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, event planning, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• 3-5 years’ conference or professional development experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; average ~30 days travel annually.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the end-to-end participant experience and customer service lifecycle, including registration processes and service standards.
• Oversee event registration processes and attendee-facing systems across conferences and events programs.
• Lead integrated marketing, communications, and promotional strategies for conferences and events.
• Apply marketing best practices, including audience segmentation and content creation, for outreach.
• Optimize SEO/SEM, web content, and lead generation; measure campaign performance.

Job description

GMAC looks for a Manager of Conferences and Events to oversee global conferences, events, and webinars for graduate management professionals. You will collaborate with leadership to deliver professional development, training, and networking opportunities supporting organizational goals.

The role focuses on managing conferences end-to-end, developing attendee pipelines, and pursuing growth opportunities while driving operational excellence.