FCM Meetings and Events - Dedicated Event Manager - New York City, NY

About the role

Join FCM Meetings & Events, part of the Flight Centre Travel Group, where creativity meets global impact. As an Event Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of exciting live, virtual, and hybrid events for a dedicated finance client, bringing ideas to life from concept through execution. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and create memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and successful execution of assigned events
• Build and manage event critical paths, timelines, and deliverables
• Develop, track, and reconcile event budgets and financials
• Oversee onsite and pre/post-event logistics, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and event files
• Deliver exceptional client service through clear, professional communication
• Respond to client and delegate queries within agreed timeframes
• Ensure compliance with event processes, systems, and standards
• Build and manage registration platforms, delegate data, and event technology tools
• Capture payments, invoicing, and financial reconciliation processes
• Contribute to proposal development, supplier sourcing, and destination knowledge
• Travel for site inspections and onsite event delivery as required (6–10 trips annually)
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event, conference, or incentive management
• Experience managing live, virtual, and hybrid events
• Strong project management, multitasking, and time management skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial reconciliation
• Experience with event management platforms (Cvent or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with group travel coordination and supplier engagement preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Work Perks!

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

Pay

$90,000 annually

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend event delivery.