Event Manager

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of multiple concurrent events of various sizes. This role requires strong project management and coordination skills, with a focus on delivering successful events that meet strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will effectively manage budgets, build relationships within the industry, and serve as a key point of contact between marketing and sales teams to ensure event success and measurable results. Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple events simultaneously, ensuring each is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and define event concepts, overseeing their conceptualization and implementation to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitor and control the event marketing budget, focusing on optimizing return on investment and achieving targeted promotional outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with industry organizations to secure sponsorships, speaking engagements, and partnership opportunities that enhance company visibility and outreach.
• Act as a strategic liaison to the marketing and sales teams, providing guidance on event strategy, budgeting, and execution to support revenue growth.
• Conduct post-event analysis, including tracking key metrics and ROI, to evaluate marketing effectiveness and inform future initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in event planning, management, or a related role.
• Proven track record in managing multiple high volume events simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success managing a large event planning team, with strong capability in staffing, coaching, performance management, and building bench strength.
• Expertise in project management and coordination, enabling effective execution of complex events.
• Experience in budget management, with a focus on ROI-driven promotional activities.
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior executive clients and stakeholders, with high discretion, responsiveness, and service recovery skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to engage with industry organizations and secure sponsorships.
• Strong communication skills to serve as a liaison between marketing, sales, and external partners.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in working with corporate marketing and sales teams.
• Familiarity with event marketing strategies and industry best practices.
• Ability to develop innovative event concepts and identify new partnership opportunities.
• A strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach and strong analytical skills for post-event ROI assessments.