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Impact XM · 2 days ago

Event Manager

Impact XM is a global event and experiential marketing agency that empowers brands to power business. They are seeking an Event Manager to play a key role in planning and delivering high-impact meetings, congress activations, and special events for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical clients.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams to coordinate meetings, events, training sessions, and conference hospitality suites
Research, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with preferred vendors
Develop proposals, cost estimates, and event budgets; track financials and provide reporting for individual events and annual program spend
Maintain and manage budgets throughout pre-planning, onsite execution, and post-show reconciliation
Lead the venue and meeting/event site selection process
Negotiate hotel, lodging, and meeting space rental contracts to meet approved budgets
Oversee schedules, materials, and services for multiple meetings and conventions for recurring clients
Coordinate event registration, payment processes, promotions, invitations, and sponsorship activities
Partner closely with client representatives and Impact XM planners to determine event logistics—attendance, housing, meeting space, catering, schedules, and payment arrangements
Work with convention management teams, housing bureaus, hotels, and other partners to secure and manage room blocks, registration, badging, and onsite support services (F&B, AV, etc.)
Oversee attendee communications, including email updates, convention information packets, and final housing/registration reports
Manage onsite housing, registration, and badge distribution during events
Oversee payment processes, including master billing, credit card use, and client-direct payments
Travel to onsite event locations as needed

Qualification

Event planningBudget managementVendor negotiationMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in event, congress, trade show, or convention planning; housing bureau experience is a plus
A passion for working with people and delivering exceptional customer service
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills—able to present effectively, create clear proposals, and maintain accurate documentation
Ability to juggle multiple projects, manage tight deadlines, and adapt quickly
Entrepreneurial mindset—independent, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Flexible, open-minded, and highly collaborative
Ability to build rapport quickly with clients and partners
Strong business sense and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

Experience within an event marketing or creative solutions agency preferred

Company

Impact XM

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Impact XM is a full-service event and experiential marketing agency with over 50 years of creating ownable brand experiences.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Riverside Company
2023-12-20Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Jared Pollacco
Chief Executive Officer
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