Senior Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning, execution, and post-event analysis for conferences, partner summits, executive meetings, vendor showcases, and customer engagement activities.

• Organize events that range from intimate meetings to intricate multi-day conferences for as many as 400 participants.

• Create event timelines, agendas, strategies for registration, and communication plans.

• Handle venue sourcing, contract discussions, room configurations, hotel room reservations, catering, transportation, audiovisual needs, signage, branding, and on-site operations.

• Manage event materials, logistics for shipping, attendee communication, and staffing on-site.

• Facilitate pre-event planning meetings and conduct post-event evaluations.

• Coordinate communications with customers, vendors, and internal teams before, during, and after events.

• Create and oversee event budgets of up to $1 million per event.

• Negotiate with venues and vendors, assess estimates, process invoices, reconcile expenses, and generate post-event financial reports.

• Execute events within budget constraints while optimizing ROI and stakeholder value.

• Collaborate with Sales, Vendor Management, Marketing, and Leadership teams to ensure event strategies align with business goals.

• Work with sponsors, vendors, and external partners to enhance engagement and contribute to event success.

• Manage communications with presenters, presentation requirements, and event production timelines.

• Supervise venue audiovisual teams and production partners for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

• Gather and evaluate feedback from attendees, sponsors, and partners.

• Assess event outcomes, sponsorship value, engagement levels, and ROI.

• Offer suggestions for enhancing future events and programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in event management, conference planning, hospitality, field marketing, or similar marketing positions.

• Demonstrated experience in managing corporate events from initial concept to execution and subsequent analysis.

• Experience in managing substantial event budgets, particularly for large-scale conferences.

• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities with a keen eye for detail.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.

• A strong customer service orientation and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

• Willingness to travel across North America (up to 20%).

• Preferred experience in the hospitality industry with a focus on planning and managing large corporate conferences.

• Preferred familiarity with the technology and channel/distribution sectors.

• Preferred experience in sponsorship management and strategies for engaging attendees.

• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).

• Preferred experience with project management software (Wrike, Asana, or similar).

• Preferred familiarity with CRM systems (Zoho or similar).

• Cvent experience is preferred for event registration and management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Chance to significantly influence high-profile events that support Climb's growth and partner engagement efforts.

• Commission (amount not specified).