Operations Manager, Event Management (Open)

Maritz; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritz is seeking a capable Event Management leader to drive performance across markets and event types. You will mentor a diverse team, manage budgets, and coordinate onboarding and training to ensure consistency in service delivery.

You will oversee labor, time tracking, and invoicing approvals while supporting key accounts with project oversight and relationship management. Travel may be required to support client programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in meetings, events, and/or incentive travel preferred.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and financial oversight for programs or accounts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and motivational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, including clients and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach Event Management team members across markets and event types.
• Coordinate regular team meetings, communications, onboarding support, and training initiatives.
• Oversee labor management, time tracking, T&E reporting, and invoicing approvals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide Event Management support for assigned target accounts, including project oversight, relationship management, and financial and compliance management.
• Ensure adherence to workflows, client SOPs, and best practices across accounts for operational consistency.
• Review and audit team transactions and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting for SLA, finance, compliance, and event management.
• Support new initiatives, processes, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Lead, mentor, and coach Event Management team members across markets and event types, including performance management, development conversations, and goal setting.
• Coordinate regular team meetings, communications, onboarding support, and training initiatives.
• Oversee labor management, time tracking, T&E reporting, and invoicing approvals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide Event Management support for assigned target accounts, including project oversight, relationship management, and financial and compliance management.
• Ensure adherence to workflows, client SOPs, and best practices across accounts for operational consistency.
• Review and audit team transactions and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting for SLA, finance, compliance, and event management.
• Support new initiatives, processes, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in meetings, events, and/or incentive travel (pre- and/or post-sale).
• 1–2 years of proven supervisory or people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and financial oversight for programs or accounts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and motivational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, including clients and external partners.

Nice To Have

• Global travel or hospitality industry experience.
• Understanding of experience design and the ability to articulate event outcomes tied to business objectives.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CMP, CIS, CITP, HMCC, or DES.
• Experience with congress and internal meetings
• Preferred location in Raritan NJ or Cincinnati OH

Working Logistics & Things You Should Know

• Onsite expectations may vary based on team and business needs.
• Travel may be required based on client programs, team support, or business initiatives.