Senior Events Manager - Live Events

CoCo Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoCo Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale corporate events for global clients. The role involves managing a multi-supplier logistics network, on-site delivery, and owning a portfolio of client accounts.

You will lead and develop a team of Event Managers and Executives, oversee budgets and invoicing, source venues, coordinate ground programmes internationally, and champion sustainability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a fast-paced agency delivering large corporate events.
• Previous people management experience; you’ve led a team.
• Confidence across client account management and event production.
• Practical experience with Cvent or similar platforms.
• Strong network of trusted suppliers and industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale events from brief to final report.
• Manage and develop a team of Event Managers and Executives.
• Own a portfolio of client accounts and build relationships for repeat business.
• Take responsibility for budgets, supplier negotiation, invoicing and reconciliation.
• Source venues, manage DMCs, and coordinate ground programmes internationally.
• Build and manage delegate registration through Cvent or similar platforms.
• Champion sustainability across every project.

Skills

6+ years

People management

Client account management

Event production

Cvent

Supplier network

Job description

Austin, TX / Hybrid | Permanent, Full-Time | Circa. $90K - $110K

I'm working on a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Events Manager to join a well-established events agency known for delivering large-scale, high-profile conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, and incentive programmes for major corporate clients across the globe.

This is a genuinely exciting brief for me to be recruiting on! My client has built a reputation for creative excellence and flawless delivery, and they're now looking to strengthen their senior team with someone who's already operating at this level in the agency world.

If you've spent your career in events agencies delivering complex, global projects, and you're ready for a role with more ownership, a team to lead, and accounts to call your own, I'd love to talk to you about this one.

The role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale events, managing multi-supplier logistics and onsite delivery from brief to final report
• Manage and develop a team of Event Managers, Senior Event Executives, and Event Executives
• Own a portfolio of client accounts, building the kind of relationships that generate repeat business and new opportunities
• Take responsibility for budgets, supplier negotiation, invoicing, and reconciliation
• Source venues, manage DMCs, and coordinate ground programmes internationally
• Build and manage delegate registration through Cvent or a similar platform
• Champion sustainability across every project

What my client is looking for

• 6+ years in a fast-paced agency environment, delivering large corporate events at scale
• Previous people management experience - you've led a team, not just a project
• Confidence across both client account management and event production
• Practical experience with Cvent or similar delegate management platforms
• A strong network of trusted suppliers and industry contacts
• The organisational skill to run multiple concurrent projects without losing sight of the detail
• A creative approach that elevates a brief rather than just executing it

Why I think this one's worth a conversation

• Real scale - these are global, high-value events, not small activations
• Genuine progression - direct reports, account ownership, and a clear path to grow
• A culture that backs creativity, quality, and sustainable delivery
• Hybrid working from Austin,TX, with international travel when projects require it
• Knowledge of working with Tech clients would be an absolute bonus