Events Manager

Who You Are

• 4+ years of professional experience managing corporate events, executive gatherings, or VIP hospitality programs
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage venue and vendor agreements, including pricing, service scope, and contract terms
• Familiarity with hotel groups, restaurant operators, and distinctive event spaces used for corporate programming
• Strong project management capability with experience coordinating multiple events, timelines, and vendors simultaneously
• Able to support events in evenings and travel as needed occasionally to support events outside of NYC

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end planning for executive dinner programs, coordinating venue selection, vendor engagement, and production logistics
• Structure event delivery plans including environment setup, catering approach, technical requirements, and guest experience considerations
• Lead negotiations and contract management with venues and external partners while tracking financial commitments against program budgets
• Coordinate vendors across food service, production support, décor, transportation, and specialty services
• Maintain planning documentation and operational resources that guide event setup, staffing, and delivery
• Manage event materials and supply logistics, including inventory oversight, packing coordination, and shipment scheduling
• Provide on-site operational leadership during event setup and execution

What Success Looks Like

• Executive events are delivered smoothly with coordinated venues, vendors, and operational logistics
• Budgets remain controlled through consistent tracking of vendor commitments, deposits, and final expenses
• Operational documentation enables efficient execution and clear coordination among vendors and event staff
• Event environments support high-quality guest experiences through thoughtful planning and organized delivery

Pay

$85,000 – 100,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule & Location

New York, NY – Hybrid