Events Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Communications & Events, the Events Manager supports the planning and execution of Global Events, focusing on the CorporateConnections® Global Leadership Summit (GLS) and Franchise Leadership Summit (FLS). This role drives sales through event revenue opportunities and adheres to budgeted expenses.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead event execution of the CorporateConnections( CC) Global Leadership Summit
• Lead event execution of the CC Franchise Leadership Summit
• Lead +/-2-4 other key global events as specified each year
• Create and manage budgets for the assigned various events throughout the year
• Lead vendor selection, contracting, and management for all vendors at designated Global Events
• Own vendor selection, contracting, and management for event vendors and suppliers
• Collaborate with our event operating partner, Mary O’Connor & Company (MOCCO)
• Manage invoices for all vendors and ensure they are paid in collaboration with the accounting team
• Own team trainings, employee handbook, staff schedule, and other training materials prior to global events
• Collaborate with the CC marketing & operations teams to support ticket sales and design event curriculum and agenda
• Create and maintain impeccable customer relationships, including identifying customer needs and responding creatively, listening to information, asking questions, and applying knowledge to determine solutions
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices; tracking and collecting accounts receivable
• Proactively share ideas and solutions to improve upon global events strategy or execution
• Communicate event status & key information to CC leadership team on a consistent basis
• Complete site visits as directed to help select future event locations and to prepare for upcoming contracted events
• Complete any other duties as assigned to support our company’s core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission

Demonstrated Competencies

• Adaptability
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Creativity / Innovation
• Enthusiasm / Positive Attitude
• Initiative
• Quality Management
• Professional Maturity

Required Qualifications

• 3 -5 years of experience in event planning for both virtual and in person events
• Project management and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Strong attention to detail and decisive learner
• Customer-service orientation with a knack for problem-solving
• Familiarity with process and workflows
• Team player with leadership skills
• Experience in dealing with sponsors and entitlements
• Experience/Success in building marketing mix of promotional activities with aligned/forecasted performance metrics to meet target registration & attendance goals
• Excel proficiency
• Experience in managing events in multiple countries
• Ability to travel to support events throughout the year

Preferred Qualifications

• Cvent software experience a plus