Senior Events & Partnerships Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is seeking an Events Specialist to plan and execute a variety of events that strengthen client relationships and support business development. You will manage budgets, vendors, and logistics across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats, coordinating with marketing and client teams.

The role demands strong project management, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to deliver memorable attendee experiences in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of event planning, marketing, or business development experience in professional services.
• Proven experience managing seminars, conferences, client events, webinars, and executive programs.
• Experience budgeting, vendor negotiations, and logistics management.
• Strong project management with multiple events and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute virtual, in-person, and hybrid events from concept to post-event analysis.
• Manage logistics, timelines, vendors, budgets, and deliverables for successful events.
• Research opportunities aligning with business development, marketing, and client engagement goals.
• Create event invitations, registrations, and attendee communications.
• Monitor registrations and generate RSVP and attendance reports.
• Develop budgets, track expenses, and provide cost analyses and summaries.
• Coordinate venue logistics, catering, AV, transportation, and on-site support.
• Manage webinar platforms, content uploads, presenters, and live events.
• Create event webpages and registration portals; produce materials and signage.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Project management

CRM systems

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is seeking an Events Specialist to plan and execute a variety of events that strengthen client relationships and support business development. You will manage budgets, vendors, and logistics across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats, coordinating with marketing and client teams.

The role demands strong project management, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to deliver memorable attendee experiences in a fast-paced professional services environment.