Senior Events Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the firm’s third-party conference calendar
• Conduct in-depth analysis on major conference opportunities including assessment of potential value and negotiations with vendors to maximize the value
• Research, develop, manage, and execute firmwide events across the U.S.
• Negotiate contracts pertaining to event accommodations, venues, activities, and transportation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on the planning, budgeting, and design of internal and external client events in support of firmwide strategic initiatives, marketing and brand priorities, and stated objectives
• Strong understanding of meeting technologies, specifically Cvent and Splash
• Identify, socialize, and implement best practices (technology, content activation, execution) with regional managers
• Build and strengthen relationships with internal teams and external business partners
• Develop relationships with vendors, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies, to secure best possible rates and opportunities
• Own responsibility and accountability for event budgets and reconciliation

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign
• Prior experience using Cvent or Certain Event Management software, Splash Event Management software, Salesforce, Microsoft 360, ChatGPT, Claude, Jira, and Zoom
• Portfolio of previously managed events
• Knowledge of the asset management industry and investments
• Extremely detail-oriented, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage projects across businesses, functions, and geographic locations
• Team-player attitude and a desire to work on a wide range of projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and executive presence
• To effectively engage and communicate with all levels of VanEck management and staff, as well as clients and prospects
• Strong work ethic and proven capacity to work effectively with minimum supervision, under pressure and tight deadlines, in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a business-related concentration preferred
• 7+ years events planning experience, asset management events experience a plus