Location: Remote US
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000yr DOE
Summary of Overall Job:
The Event Manager is responsible and accountable for all assigned events. This position requires the ability to be the main decision maker for each event assigned – all logistics, client management, contract negotiation, budgets, etc. This position requires that event delivery occur in a timely and effective manner with complete customer satisfaction. Must be able to use independent judgment and discretion with regards to budget, logistics and margin for assigned events.
Essential Duties:
- Locate, negotiate and contract event locations.
- Decide on and oversee event logistics, including food and beverage, audio visual, etc. (as applicable).
- Oversee all relationships with service vendors, including hotel catering managers, convention service managers, audio visual departments, security, etc.
- Responsible for managing event budget for assigned events.
- Create and manage event timelines to meet deadlines.
- Create and maintain strong relationships with high level officials, event sponsors, and internal clients.
- Secure appropriate speakers to mirror content as requested by client.
- Coordinate with the marketing team in regard to the creation of promotional and event materials, including invitations, program guides, PowerPoint slides, signage, etc. (as applicable).
- Coordinate all conference calls/meetings related to each event, including kick-off calls, content calls, speaker coordination calls, dry-run calls, etc.
- Responsible for overseeing all on-site event logistics, including set-up, catering, audio-visual, exhibitor needs, etc.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Job will require travel. Traveling on weekends may be necessary.
- Precise attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work as part of team and maintain strong relationships with all team members
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with high level executives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Must be in a work environment with reliable Internet access