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Fora Travel · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Conferences & Community Events

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Fora Travel is a modern travel agency redefining the role of travel advisors. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Conferences & Community Events to lead the strategy and execution of large-scale community events that empower travel advisors and foster connections within the industry.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Execution: Own the strategic direction and execution of Fora’s conferences and community events, ensuring every program advances advisor development, builds community, strengthens partner relationships, and aligns with broader company objectives

Program Design & Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end creation and production of event programs—from programming and large-scale production to logistics, communications, and reporting—to deliver high-impact experiences

P&L Ownership: Own the full Conferences & Community Events budget, including annual forecasting, cost planning, revenue generation, and post-event reconciliation, maintaining rigorous financial tracking and accountability

Performance Measurement: Establish clear success metrics, evaluate performance across events, and iterate on the event portfolio to enhance advisor value and amplify Fora’s brand presence

Attendee Experience Management: Oversee all attendee-facing operational systems—including ticketing, invoicing, event pages, and communications flows—to ensure a frictionless and consistent experience

Partner Engagement: Shape the partner and sponsorship strategy for our large-scale events, collaborating with the Partners Team to design opportunities that provide measurable value and drive revenue

Insights & Optimization: Work with the Data Team to analyze engagement and satisfaction metrics, transforming insights into continuous improvements in programming and attendee journeys

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a growing team responsible for delivering high-quality, large-scale event programs, providing structure, guidance, and support

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Brand, Training, Communications, Partners, and Advisor Segment Owners to align on event priorities, program goals, and resource needs for seamless execution

Qualification

Event program developmentP&L managementTeam leadershipEvent technology knowledgeCommunity-driven eventsCommunicationDetail-orientedCalm under pressure

Required

6–8 years of experience in strategic event program development and hands-on execution of large-scale conferences or networking events (500–1,000+ attendees)

2–3 years of experience designing community-driven events with long-term value and diverse stakeholder needs in mind

Experience building or scaling networking-focused programs, including facilitated or speed-networking formats with high volumes of 1:1 or small-group meetings (a strong plus)

Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams through complex program execution

Experience overseeing end-to-end P&L management for seven-figure budgets, including forecasting and tracking of expenses and revenue

Strong knowledge of event technology and ticketing platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, Splash, etc)

Excellent communicator who drives cross-functional alignment with clarity and accountability

Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional attendee experiences

Deep understanding of the commercial, brand, and community impact of well-executed events

Based in NYC or willing to relocate; must be authorized to work in the US