Team Lead - Events, Corporate Travel Management

Rockpool Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate travel and event management company is seeking a Team Lead – Events to oversee a team of event professionals and ensure high-quality event delivery. This remote position requires strong leadership and event planning experience, with a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Clear path for career progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in corporate event planning.
• 2+ years using Cvent for reporting and attendee management.
• Proven team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5–7 event specialists.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of corporate events.
• Conduct weekly performance reviews and set team goals.

Skills

Leadership

Client Service

Event Operations

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Tools

Cvent

MS Office

Job description

Team Lead - Events, Corporate Travel Management

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

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Team Lead – Events – Corporate Travel Management

USA (Midwest preferred)

Time Zone: PST or MST hours

Our client is a leading name in the corporate travel and event management industry, known for delivering exceptional service through a combination of cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team. With a strong presence across North America and ambitious plans for continued growth, they are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Lead – Events to support their expanding operations.

Team Lead – Events: What Will I Be Doing?

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll manage both people and projects—overseeing a team of event professionals while ensuring the flawless delivery of high-quality events for corporate clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of 5–7 event specialists
• Managing your own client portfolio and delivering events from end to end
• Conducting weekly 1:1s, setting team goals, and managing performance reviews
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Ensuring accurate use of platforms such as Cvent for sourcing, attendee management, and reporting
• Providing on-site event support as needed
• Collaborating with internal departments to enhance efficiency and maintain service excellence
• Identifying opportunities for account growth and new business

Team Lead – Events: What Experience Do I Need?

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a combination of leadership, client service, and event operations experience. We're looking for someone who brings:

• At least 3 years of experience in corporate event planning
• 2+ years using Cvent, with confidence in reporting and attendee management
• Proven team leadership skills, including experience conducting 1:1s and performance reviews
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to lead intake calls
• A detail-oriented and process-driven approach
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint

Team Lead – Events: What Else Do I Need to Know?

Remote role: You’ll work remotely and should be based in the Midwest region of the U.S.

Working hours: Aligned to Pacific or Mountain Time (PST/MST) 08.30am - 5pm

Occasional travel: May be required to support on-site events

Excellent package: Competitive salary, great benefits, and a clear path for career progression

Supportive culture: Join a forward-thinking company that invests in its people and encourages development

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Travel Arrangements