Senior Event Manager

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

📋 Description

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President of Content, and other senior leaders, aiding in long-term strategy, process enhancement, and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Manage venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract management, and event logistics, which include catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, and setup/teardown, either independently or alongside our third-party event management firm.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the flawless execution of invitations, presentations, signage, and branded materials.

• Assist in overseeing on-site operations, encompassing setup, troubleshooting, and post-event debriefing.

• Take ownership of post-event analytics, including gathering survey feedback and reconciling budgets.

• Manage and oversee event budgets effectively.

• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, including a comprehensive database of preferred venues and suppliers.

• Anticipate requirements, proactively address challenges, and guarantee smooth execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in marketing operations, large-scale event management, or project management, preferably in a multi-market or national context.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-stakes projects with accuracy and agility.

• In-depth knowledge of event logistics, vendor relations, and marketing workflows.

• Competence in using event registration platforms (e.g., Cvent, EventSpark).

• Strong capability to handle multiple large initiatives simultaneously with agility and precision.

• Outstanding judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced settings.

• Excellent communication, professionalism, and relationship-building skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Three Cigna medical plan options, including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.

• Kaiser Medical plans available in California

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.

• Two comprehensive Dental Plans

• Vision Insurance Plan

• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.

• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.

• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Family Medical Leave

• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)

• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to allow time for recovery, bonding with the baby, and enjoying family moments.

• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for various caregiving needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges, and more.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan featuring both Traditional and Roth options with per pay period matching and an after-tax option

• Pet Insurance

• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, available at preferred employee pricing.