Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Deliver operational solutions to our clients while consistently seeking enhancements and efficiencies.

• Oversee all vendors necessary for a program.

• Take ownership of the Statement of Work, manage any additional deposit requests, and handle final invoicing.

• Supervise assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare them beforehand to ensure effective communication and operational excellence.

• Promote additional services that would enhance the client experience.

• Manage the budget with the aim of achieving gross profit targets.

• Collaborate with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to guarantee a smooth partnership between DMC and the Hotel for the client.

• Handle Salesforce database management concerning ASO’s and vendor information, while also collaborating with procurement to ensure vendors are vetted and approved.

• Ensure that KPIs and Key Results are tracked and achieved.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2 – 5 years of experience in managing multiple clients and programs.

• Proven success in planning and executing events.

• Self-driven, customer-oriented, and a team player.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation package, including a strong base salary and quarterly bonuses.

• Robust performance-based quarterly commission plans.

• 401k with company matching (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately).

• Monthly cell phone stipend.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• 9 full holidays.

• 5 half days off prior to holidays to allow for early unplugging.

• 2 floating holidays to be used on holidays of your choice.

• ½ day Fridays in July & August (contingent upon goal achievement).

• Comprehensive selection of health plans available.

• Paid parental leave.

• Pet insurance program.

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

• Mentorship program.

• “Masterclasses” on industry/department-specific topics.

• Access to state-of-the-art technology platforms and tools, including training.

• Annual and monthly meeting content focused on professional development.