Team Lead – Event Management

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Team Manager to devise a strategic direction for a dedicated client account.

• Offer on-the-ground insights into the client’s business and pinpoint opportunities.

• Handle multiple company and client initiatives concurrently.

• Provide support to C-level executives and senior stakeholders.

• Manage essential business relationships and team operations.

• Assist with planning, venue sourcing, attendee data management, roadshow management, or event technology workstreams as assigned.

• Mentor and develop a team of 5–12 direct reports.

• Conduct performance development discussions.

• Supervise team workload, capacity, and pressure points through regular one-on-one meetings.

• Oversee vacation schedules and approve monthly expenses.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Support development opportunities, business coverage, continuity, and succession planning.

• Engage in FIRST initiatives and extracurricular activities.

• Inspire and motivate the team while promoting positive communication, inclusion, and morale.

• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding for direct report roles.

• Train and develop team members on best practices, suppliers, services, and venues.

• Refine workstreams, enhance efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and optimize workflows.

• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and requirements.

• Report potential concerns and achievements to management.

• Manage assigned projects from start to finish.

• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to achieve event deliverables and objectives.

• Travel for onsite event management as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required experience in people management.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 8-10+ years of event management experience, preferably in the financial services industry or a corporate setting.

• Advanced proficiency in managing events and conferences, including C-level executive events, cocktail receptions, meetings, and conferences.

• Experience in venue sourcing, including contracting, negotiation, and commission collection, may be required.

• Familiarity with event and registration technology, especially Cvent and Dealogic / Conference Manager, may be required.

• Proficiency with virtual platforms such as Zoom, Webex, and On24, may be required.

• Extensive experience in managing and collaborating with senior clients.

• Strong leadership capabilities.

• Advanced project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• In-depth knowledge of new suppliers, venues, services, and industry best practices.

• Strong client management skills.

• Ability to establish best practices and initiate new projects independently.

• Client-centric, approachable, and adaptable to diverse client needs and styles.

• Self-motivated individual capable of following direction and working independently.

• Strong skills in leadership, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills and empathy for complex issues.

• Must reside in the US.

• Preference for candidates in the EST time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) option.

• 401(k) plan.

• Five options for Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Generous Paid Time Off allowance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Coverage for Life, Disability, and Pets.

• Wellness Stipend available.

• Mobile Phone Allowance.

• Complimentary access to services such as Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo, and more.

• Aura Identity Theft Protection.

• Discretionary Bonus Structure.

• Global opportunities to work on projects in various locations.