Marcus & Millichap · 2 weeks ago
Events Operations Director
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expMarcus & Millichap is a leading real estate investment services firm, and they are seeking an Events Operations Director to manage the day-to-day activities of their events department. This role involves overseeing event planning and execution, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to internal and external clients.
Commercial Real EstateFinanceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day activities and production of the department to deliver outcomes on time and meeting expectations
Manage event planning and execution of corporate events targeting agent retention, training, new business, clients and agents
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure event objectives support Marcus & Millichap business objectives
Evaluate and report on industry best practices to support innovative and 'fresh' approaches/ideas for managing and executing events and creating experiences
Examine current processes and refine as required to gain more efficiencies and ensure consistency in execution of events and recognition activities
Manage vendors supporting events to provide effective processes and tactics to deliver on marketing goals and objectives
Define and refine metrics and performance targets and connect to business results to drive efficiency, impact and relevance
Understand Marcus & Millichap’s brand/product positioning with the ability to ensure consistent, on brand messaging at events
Understand and contribute to event theme design and key messages as appropriate
Evaluate event success through analytical and qualitative assessments
Effectively manage large scale events and budgets
Qualification
Required
10+ years event/hospitality industry experience managing events
Must have strong tactical execution skills and expertise to drive successful corporate events with the highest level of operational excellence
Registration solutions for a variety of types of events
Event experience required – Ability to set-up and architect
Proven ability to build relationships with other support departments and vendors/partners
Ability to articulate the vision and direction of event objectives and goals to all levels of the organization
Ability to collaborate and develop positive business relationships with all cross functional areas within Marcus & Millichap and with our agents
Strong event logistics reporting and budget management skills
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, innovative, collaborative, multi-tasker, creative and analytical
Strong project management skills
Proven ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong team player with a positive attitude
Some travel is required, approximately 10-15%
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Must have a valid driver's license
Bachelor's degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing or Business
Preferred
Jifflenow meeting scheduling tool experience
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certificate
Trello and Asana experience
Company
Marcus & Millichap
Marcus & Millichap helps create and preserve wealth with the best real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$43.95M2025-03-11Post Ipo Equity· $2.04M
2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $13.8M
2018-05-01Post Ipo Equity· $4M
Leadership Team
Hessam Nadji
President and CEO
J. J. Taughinbaugh
Vice President
Recent News
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