Strategic Events & Incentives Leader

Lennox; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Events & Incentives to lead strategy, planning, execution and evaluation of Lennox-sponsored events, conferences and customer engagements. You will manage a team of event professionals and partner with executive leadership to align events with company priorities and customer experiences.

Responsibilities include budgeting, venue selection, contract negotiations, vendor management, logistics, and post-event evaluation, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in event management, conference planning, hospitality, marketing events, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership or management experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale corporate events with significant customer-facing impact.
• Demonstrated success managing event budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of event management professionals responsible for planning and executing corporate events, conferences, customer meetings, and special programs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive event strategies aligned with business objectives and customer engagement.
• Oversee event planning from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with priorities and customer expectations.
• Manage budgets and vendor contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful events and measurable ROI.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budget management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event management tech

Job description

Lennox in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Events & Incentives to lead strategy, planning, execution and evaluation of Lennox-sponsored events, conferences and customer engagements. You will manage a team of event professionals and partner with executive leadership to align events with company priorities and customer experiences.

Responsibilities include budgeting, venue selection, contract negotiations, vendor management, logistics, and post-event evaluation, with a focus on