Project Manager, Corporate Events
On-siteLondon, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Manage the full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in virtual, in-person, and hybrid capacities, overseeing everything from initial briefings to post-event reconciliation. Develop and control budgets, process expenses, and handle invoice processing while ensuring timely financial reporting. Source venues, negotiate contracts, and coordinate logistics including registration, food and beverage, transportation, accommodations, entertainment, audio/visual needs, webcasts, and speaker selection. Collaborate with internal partners on deliverables and ensure adherence to client standards, compliance, and risk guidelines. Travel domestically or abroad for site inspections and on-site management of live events.
Required Qualifications
- 5–7+ years' event management experience
- Experience in events, conferences, meeting and production management
- Experience in working with and managing senior clients
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel
- Motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan
- Ability to think innovatively
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
- Leadership/influencing/negotiation and decision-making skills
- Adaptable and resourceful individual able to follow guidance while working independently
- Proactive in generating ideas and creative solutions
- Customer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to client needs and style
- Strong client management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ambitious, proactive and highly organized
- Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events
Desired Qualifications
- Virtual event experience preferred
- Webex and Zoom experience a plus
- Experience working with large and complex databases
- Cvent experience preferred
- Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key European cities
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