Senior Manager, Convening Event Experiences

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete design and execution of Nielsen's annual premier convening experience.

• Spearhead high-profile gatherings at significant global sports events, such as the World Cup, Super Bowl, Olympic programs, and Cannes Lions convening.

• Establish and manage ongoing executive forums, roundtables, and C-suite dinners.

• Collaborate with Global Client & Sales Leadership and Customer Lifecycle Marketing on strategies for guest engagement, account alignment, invitation design, RSVP management, and post-event follow-up.

• Transform Nielsen's brand and media intelligence narrative into upscale environments, formats, content, and experiences.

• Lead agencies and production partners, overseeing workback plans, production workbooks, safety, security, legal, and compliance obligations.

• Take responsibility for measurement including event NPS, perceptions from senior attendees, retention impact, and executive meetings generated.

• Present outcomes and recommendations to marketing and commercial leadership.

• Oversee the premium convening budget, ensuring each program is backed by a business case and justifiable return on investment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience leading premium B2B experiences, executive convenings, or high-touch client programs for global brands.

• Proven track record of managing a flagship or enterprise-scale event aimed at executive and C-suite audiences, including full budget responsibility.

• Experience in providing premium hospitality and convening during major sports, entertainment, or cultural events, preferably as a rights-holder or official partner.

• Demonstrated ability to design programming and content moments, beyond just managing logistics and production.

• History of aligning experiences to named-account retention, enhancing executive relationships, and achieving commercial goals.

• More than 7 years of experience managing agency, production, and technology partners to premium standards.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and discernment to advise and prepare senior executives as hosts.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with a company match from Nielsen.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Company-provided vehicle (subject to the role).

• Eligibility for discretionary incentives/bonuses (depending on the role).

• Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.