Lead Event Manager — Growth & Strategy (Onsite NY)

Randstad USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks a detail-oriented Event Manager to develop and lead strategy that supports business goals and training processes. You will manage a growing events team and support new venue locations with growth, all onsite at our New York offices.

You will handle calendars, budgets, vendor negotiations, and onsite staffing, ensuring events align with brand standards and deliver ROI. Travel ~30% and cross‑functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in event management.
• Experience leading a large events team and hiring/coaching staff.
• Experience opening new facilities and establishing workflows in new spaces.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines; travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level management support and develop training processes.
• Create high-touch events aligned with brand standards.
• Budget management, vendor negotiations, invoice processing, and ROI analysis.
• Manage event staff onsite, including speaker coordination and AV needs.
• Track events in the management platform and handle RSVPs pre/post-event.
• Coordinate post-event data, debriefs, and cross‑sell opportunities with other lines of business.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Budget management

Event coordination

Vendor management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Event management systems

Job description

Randstad USA seeks a detail-oriented Event Manager to develop and lead strategy that supports business goals and training processes. You will manage a growing events team and support new venue locations with growth, all onsite at our New York offices.

You will handle calendars, budgets, vendor negotiations, and onsite staffing, ensuring events align with brand standards and deliver ROI. Travel ~30% and cross‑functional collaboration are required.