VP, Strategic Event Management & Brand Experience with Equity

Portage Point Partners, LLC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Portage Point Partners is seeking a Vice President of Event Management to design and execute high-impact events that strengthen relationships, elevate the brand, and enrich the firm’s culture. You will partner with senior leaders to shape an event strategy aligned with business development and client engagement.

The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, budget management, and flawless execution of both internal and client-facing events, from offsites to celebrations, with

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or New York.
• Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willingness to travel, approximately 20% to 25%, to execute events in multiple markets.
• Six plus years of experience and at least four years in investment banking, professional services or private equity.
• Proven success developing event strategies that align with business development, client engagement, brand and internal engagement objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive consensus, decision-making and flawless event execution.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience building and managing six-figure event budgets, negotiating vendor contracts and ensuring ROI-driven spend.
• Understanding of client relationship dynamics and comfort hosting high-profile executives.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and ability to translate brand identity into experiential design.
• Familiarity with event management and marketing platforms (e.g. Cvent) and comfort using data and analytics to evaluate success.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willing to pivot quickly as priorities shift.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams.
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual events calendar encompassing both internal and external firm events that aligns with business development, marketing and employee engagement objectives.
• Partner with the Head of Marketing and CRO to design and deliver client events that strengthen relationships and elevate the Portage Point brand.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for internal events such as the Annual Team Meeting, Managing Director Offsite, End-of-Year Team Meeting and Holiday Party.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection / sourcing / management, vendor selection, contract negotiation, budgeting and onsite execution.
• Ensure every internal and external event reflects Portage Point’s brand voice, values and visual standards.
• Track and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate forecasting.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, analyzing performance metrics, feedback and return on investment (ROI) to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with team members, as needed, for day-of execution and logistical coordination, ensuring seamless communication and continuity.
• Create and maintain event standard operating procedures (SOPs), approval workflows and communication protocols.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and trends in event strategy, hospitality and client engagement.
• Support the Marketing team with other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture.

Conocimientos

Event strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Budget management

Executive communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program

Herramientas

Cvent

Descripción del empleo

Portage Point Partners is seeking a Vice President of Event Management to design and execute high-impact events that strengthen relationships, elevate the brand, and enrich the firm’s culture. You will partner with senior leaders to shape an event strategy aligned with business development and client engagement.

The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, budget management, and flawless execution of both internal and client-facing events, from offsites to celebrations, with