Events Manager

About the Role

The Events Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events within a dynamic corporate environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between the client, event hosts, employees, and internal and external partners to deliver exceptional event experiences that align with the client's brand, culture, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance meeting and event programs, standard operating procedures, service standards, and execution protocols.
• Establish scalable event processes that support operational excellence and align with client objectives.
• Analyze event feedback, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage the full event lifecycle, including consultation, planning, logistics coordination, execution, and post-event review.
• Partner with meeting hosts and stakeholders to understand event objectives and recommend appropriate space configurations, technology solutions, catering, décor, signage, and guest experience enhancements.
• Provide on-site leadership and support during events, ensuring seamless execution and timely resolution of issues.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and gather stakeholder feedback to measure success and improve future events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, event hosts, executives, and business partners regarding meetings and events.
• Deliver a high-touch, hospitality-driven service experience, including white-glove support for executive and high-profile events.
• Manage event budgets and associated financial processes, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to client guidelines.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and payment processes as required.
• Collaborate closely with Facilities Management, Audio Visual Services, Catering, Reception, Security, Janitorial Services, and other operational teams to ensure all event requirements are met.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to Event Coordinators and other team members, when applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of meeting or events experience.

Skills

• Ability to interact with clients and customers at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task job duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively.
• Position might require frequent reaching, bending, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods.

Pay

$99,450.00 - $117,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. The compensation offered will depend on factors such as geographic location, candidate’s experience and qualifications, and other eligibility factors.