Global Events Manager, Custom B2B Conferences (Hybrid)

The Economist Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension/401(k) plan

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Economist Group in New York is recruiting an Event Manager for Enterprise Events. You will lead project delivery and day-to-day operations of high-profile international conferences, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure flawless execution.

You will report to the Events Director, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and leverage CRM, MS Office and other event tech while maintaining exceptional client relationships and delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in events industry
• Experience with international events in the B2B industry
• Demonstrated experience managing events
• Proficiency in CRM systems advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications advantageous
• Exceptional client management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with event technologies and ability to assess new technologies

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control event projects to meet objectives
• Coordinate internal and external communications before, during and after events
• Build custom project timelines including all deliverables
• Manage multiple events simultaneously
• Ensure client objectives are understood and met
• Coordinate and log internal kick offs and client debriefs
• Create and manage Case Studies
• Carry out operations processes for events including venue, design, logistics and production

Skills

Event management

International events

Client management

CRM systems

MS Office

Google apps

Communication skills

Travel ready

Fast-paced work

Global affairs

Tools

Event tech

Job description

The Economist Group in New York is recruiting an Event Manager for Enterprise Events. You will lead project delivery and day-to-day operations of high-profile international conferences, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure flawless execution.

You will report to the Events Director, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and leverage CRM, MS Office and other event tech while maintaining exceptional client relationships and delivering measurable outcomes.