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Enterprise Events Group · 1 week ago

Senior Event Manager

Enterprise Events Group (EEG) is dedicated to creating impactful events that enhance business connections. The Senior Event Manager is responsible for leading the management of various corporate events, ensuring that all aspects align with client objectives while providing guidance and mentorship to team members.

Event ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Assume total responsibility and ownership in leading the planning and execution of all assigned events, at any scale
Oversee the planning and execution of each team member on large events
Daily interface with client on assigned events
Conceptualize and lead strategic events, ensuring every aspect of the event is aligned with the client’s overall event objective
Serve as team lead and bring leadership and guidance to team members across all Departments, including Registration, Platform, Sponsorship, IS, Air, and Finance
Proactively bring new ideas and improved processes to team to streamline internal team operations and enhance client experience
Identify Event Manager and Specialist hard-skill training needs and communicate needs to Director of Event Operations
Mentor and guide Event Managers and Specialists in the hard and soft skills required for the successful execution of events and professional development
Manage event budget, invoicing, schedules of payments and cost savings report
Oversee overall program agenda, ensuring communication across all internal and external teams
Oversee and manage event project plan/timeline
Lead client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post program debriefs
Drive client and internal team deliverables to meet timeline milestones
Manage all aspects of venue coordination, including meeting space allocation, meeting room set-up, diagrams, food & beverage, electrical, internet
Manage DMC and outside vendors, including Audio Visual, Production, Entertainment, IT/Internet, Photographer, Printer, Security, Shipping, Translation, Transportation
Coordinate content, graphic development and production of all program collateral (i.e. agenda, conference guide, program of events, etc.) and signage
Organize pre-trip mailings and attendee gift and giveaway selections
Develop budgets, coordinate itineraries, and lead site inspections
Confirm client VIPs, create VIP grid & photo cheat-sheet, and coordinate room amenities & transportation
Review and contract onsite Travel Staff with Account Owner
Coordinate on-site technology order with IS Department
Develop final Program Specification Document (PSD)
Coordinate shipping procedures and arrangements pre and post program
Transition program information and walk through all program specifications with Travel Staff onsite
Oversee on-site program operations
Manage final billing and presentation of final bill to client

Qualification

Event managementClient managementBudget managementNegotiationMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service orientationCommunicationProblem solvingTime managementLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5+ years of Corporate event management
Focus and experience in an agency or corporate environment a plus
Expert level understanding of event management scope and ability to lead planning process
Minimum of 3-4 years of direct client management
Exceptional negotiation and budget management skills
Proven track record of effectively managing multi-million dollar budgets
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Client facing
Event management
Financial management
Initiative
Problem solving
Solutions oriented
Conflict resolution
Time management
Collaboration
Strategic thinking
Negotiation
Leadership
Team orientation
Proficient in Microsoft Office
This position requires travel up to 50%

Company

Enterprise Events Group

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Enterprise Events Group is a provider of event management solutions to fortune 500 companies.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Matt Gillam
Co-Founder
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Rich Calcaterra
Officer
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