Event Director
$110,000–$130,000 year
On-siteMilford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain relationships with clients to understand event goals, creating concepts and themes that align with their vision and budget. Manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics while sourcing and negotiating with vendors for services including venues, catering, AV, and transportation. Oversee event marketing, production, and onsite management, leading a team of coordinators and support staff. Conduct post-event evaluations and stay updated on industry trends to enhance offerings. Liaise with internal teams including Account, Design, Shop, and Finance, and travel to various locations for client meetings and event execution. This full-time, onsite role in the New Haven area, CT requires 8-10 years of experience and offers a salary of $110,000-$130,000 with comprehensive health benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in event planning and management, preferably in a corporate setting
- Proven track record of successfully executing large-scale events
- Strong project management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
- Traveling to various locations to meet with clients, partners, and for event execution required
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for sports
- Experience leading a creative Experiential firm
- Experience leading event management team
- Experience overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution, from concept to completion
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with clients to understand their event goals and objectives
- Experience creating event concepts and themes that align with client's vision and budget
- Experience managing event timelines, budgets, and logistics to ensure successful execution
- Experience sourcing and negotiating with vendors for event services, including venues, catering, AV, and transportation
- Experience overseeing event marketing and promotion efforts to drive attendance and engagement
- Experience leading event production, including setup, registration, and onsite management
- Experience managing a team of event coordinators and support staff
- Experience conducting post-event evaluations and making recommendations for improvement
- Experience staying updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance event offerings
- Experience leading on-site staff including oversight of Brand Ambassadors
- Experience liaising with internal teams Account, Design, Shop, Finance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
- Chance to work with a diverse range of clients and events
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