Senior Corporate Event Planner & Onsite Lead

Emerald Holding; Rye (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Flexible work locations

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Emerald, based in Rye, NH, is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join Connecting Point Marketing Group (CPMG). You will manage budgets, hotel contracts, vendor relationships, and on-site logistics for multiple events annually, ensuring seamless experiences for attendees and sponsors.

The role requires a strong communicator with a proven track record in event planning, budget management, and coordination across venues, AV, DMCs, and suppliers. A CMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate event management, budgeting, and venue planning logistics.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; CMP certification desired.
• Proven track record in developing and managing event budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage hotel contracts, room blocks, banquet orders, and onsite decor and signaling with venue staff.
• Serve as primary contact for AV, DMC, photographers and display vendors.
• Support onsite sponsorship fulfillment and ensure deliverables meet sponsor contracts.
• Track and reconcile event budgets and process invoices in a timely manner.
• Lead on-site pre-convention meetings with venue staff.
• Oversee travel and hotel arrangements for executives and staff.
• Design and execute social functions to maximize attendee networking.
• Coordinate changes to transportation and room assignments as needed.
• Input post-event documentation and maintain historical data.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Hotel specifications

Menu creation

Event planning

Excel

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

CMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerald, based in Rye, NH, is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join Connecting Point Marketing Group (CPMG). You will manage budgets, hotel contracts, vendor relationships, and on-site logistics for multiple events annually, ensuring seamless experiences for attendees and sponsors.

The role requires a strong communicator with a proven track record in event planning, budget management, and coordination across venues, AV, DMCs, and suppliers. A CMP certification is preferred.