Event Director

Key Responsibilities

• Report to Operations Director Anheuser-Busch
• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale events and incentive trips (concept through post-event analysis)
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, contracts, and ROI
• Source, negotiate, and manage venues, hotels, and vendors; ensure performance and favorable terms
• Evaluate proposals, contracts, addendums, and vendor responses
• Act as point of contact for destination and vendor meeting requests
• Lead timelines, priorities, and execution across multiple programs; adapt to changing needs
• Partner cross-functionally with Client Services, Creative, Hospitality, and Production on planning, negotiations, and programming
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and workflow enhancements
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and internal teams on timelines, roles, and deliverables
• Build and maintain strong vendor and client relationships
• Contribute to new business efforts (RFPs, RFIs, presentations, special projects)
• Manage, coach, and develop team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years in event production, sourcing, project management, and budget ownership
• Knowledge and experience in the MICE Industry
• Proven success delivering large-scale experiential programs (CPG/beverage preferred)
• Expertise in sourcing, hotel buying, vendor management, and global destinations
• Knowledge of hotels and destinations in US and Globally
• Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in Contract negotiations, specific to hospitality industry nuances and legal aspects, securing best rates, and favorable contract terms
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)