Event Manager

About the role

Event Manager position located in Pensacola, Florida (Hybrid). Role Overview: leading the development, planning, and execution of strategic enterprise-wide employee events, ranging from curated group events to large-scale experiences for 50 to over 8,000 attendees. Focused on driving employee engagement and strengthening organizational culture by delivering impactful events that foster connection. The contractor will utilize an advanced event management skill set to lead moderately complex work across multiple campuses with limited supervision. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on and influence the overall strategic direction of moderately complex enterprise events.
• Lead the development of plans, tactics, and goals for the program area using data-driven and qualitative insights.
• Conduct research and analysis and provide recommendations for event strategies and improvements.
• Manage the full event life cycle from concept through execution for complex, multifaceted events, including timelines, budgets, design, logistics, and communications.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with team members, leadership, key stakeholders, and vendors.
• Secure and oversee vendor contracts, including preparing requests for proposals, analyzing bids, and finalizing agreements.
• Provide on-site management and operational leadership to support seamless execution and proactive issue resolution.
• Research, propose, and implement new ideas to automate and streamline work, reduce expenses, and improve processes.
• Collect and analyze event data to present conclusions and recommendations for enhancing events.
• Benchmark event offerings and results against industry practices and emerging trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• A minimum of five years of relevant event management experience, including logistics, planning, and coordination.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution and evaluation.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Significant experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Advanced written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and decision-making skills.
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