Senior Event Manager

Enterprise Events Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management agency is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of various corporate events. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in event management, exceptional negotiation skills, and an expert understanding of the entire event lifecycle. Join an innovative team dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients through creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate event management experience.
• Expert level understanding of event management scope.
• Exceptional negotiation and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of all assigned events.
• Manage event budgets, invoicing, and schedules.
• Mentor and guide team members in event execution.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Enterprise Events Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Enterprise Events Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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People Champion | Planning Prowess | Culture Creator

ABOUT EEG

At EEG, we believe in creating events that move business. For 30 years, we’ve delivered bold, unforgettable experiences that put our clients’ brands in the spotlight. From immersive product launches to vibrant virtual platforms and everything in between, we are relentlessly focused on WOW-ing our audiences and creating lasting impressions that inspire and connect. We always go the extra mile to deliver the perfect, custom-tailored event (live, virtual, or hybrid) that helps move businesses forward.

As a people-first experience agency, we combine emotional intelligence with strategic thinking to spark powerful connections between brands and their audiences. Our work is grounded in purpose, driven by data, and fueled by imagination. Everything we do is anchored by our Core Behaviors:

• Customer First
• Know Your Stuff
• Listen Carefully
• Execute with Excellence
• Be the Caring EEG

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Event Manager is responsible for the leadership and ownership of the full scale management of small to large scale events, including user conferences, sales kickoffs, roadshows, incentives, and other corporate events.

This position possesses an expert level understanding of event management, including client management, venue management, production coordination, hotel room blocks, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

The Senior Event Manager takes the lead from event transition through execution, working closely with all Departments as a subject matter expert, guide and mentor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the position; additional activities, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned.

• Assume total responsibility and ownership in leading the planning and execution of all assigned events, at any scale.
• Oversee the planning and execution of each team member on large events.
• Daily interface with client on assigned events.
• Conceptualize and lead strategic events, ensuring every aspect of the event is aligned with the client’s overall event objective.
• Serve as team lead and bring leadership and guidance to team members across all Departments, including Registration, Platform, Sponsorship, IS, Air, and Finance.
• Proactively bring new ideas and improved processes to team to streamline internal team operations and enhance client experience
• Identify Event Manager and Specialist hard-skill training needs and communicate needs to Director of Event Operations.
• Mentor and guide Event Managers and Specialists in the hard and soft skills required for the successful execution of events and
• Manage event budget, invoicing, schedules of payments and cost savings report.
• Oversee overall program agenda, ensuring communication across all internal and external teams.
• Oversee and manage event project plan/timeline.
• Lead client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post program debriefs.
• Drive client and internal team deliverables to meet timeline milestones.
• Manage all aspects of venue coordination, including meeting space allocation, meeting room set-up, diagrams, food & beverage, electrical, internet.
• Manage DMC and outside vendors, including Audio Visual, Production, Entertainment, IT/Internet, Photographer, Printer, Security, Shipping, Translation, Transportation.
• Coordinate content, graphic development and production of all program collateral (i.e. agenda, conference guide, program of events, etc.) and signage.
• Organize pre-trip mailings and attendee gift and giveaway selections.
• Develop budgets, coordinate itineraries, and lead site inspections.
• Confirm client VIPs, create VIP grid & photo cheat-sheet, and coordinate room amenities & transportation.
• Review and contract onsite Travel Staff with Account Owner.
• Coordinate on-site technology order with IS Department.
• Develop final Program Specification Document (PSD).
• Coordinate shipping procedures and arrangements pre and post program.
• Transition program information and walk through all program specifications with Travel Staff onsite.
• Oversee on-site program operations.
• Manage final billing and presentation of final bill to client.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5+ years of Corporate event management.
• Focus and experience in an agency or corporate environment a plus.
• Expert level understanding of event management scope and ability to lead planning process.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of direct client management.
• Exceptional negotiation and budget management skills.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client facing.
• Event management.
• Initiative.
• Problem solving.
• Solutions oriented.
• Time management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Negotiation.
• Leadership.
• Team orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel up to 50%

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At EEG, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. If you're passionate about this role and believe you can make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Environment and Physical Demands: This role involves frequent computer use and may require extended periods of sitting or standing.

This position operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

EEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Events Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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