Senior Manager, Event Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event operations across Oregon and satellite markets (Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah).
• Manage approximately 800 annual events across on-premise and off-premise channels.
• Conduct 6 event audits per quarter, primarily in Oregon; occasional travel to satellite markets for special client-driven events.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients and internal cross-functional partners.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, coach, and manage performance for Market Associates and Brand Ambassadors.
• Oversee financial and operational management of part-time and full-time staff.
• Uphold established SOPs, policies, and protocols for issue resolution.
• Manage the Oregon warehouse, including inventory upkeep, kit preparation, cleanliness, and receiving shipments; maintain a weekly on-site presence.
• Create and present program recaps using data and insights to evaluate performance and inform strategy, planning, and volume phasing.
• Lead cross-agency and in-market communications; serve as a local point of contact for clients and partners.
• Approve and submit payroll and expenses for all direct reports.
• Process vendor invoices and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Prepare, manage, and track local market budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in event management.
• Must be based in the Portland, OR area.
• Strong budget management skills.
• Prior experience with sampling events and production.
• Knowledge of the wine and spirits industry.
• Experience sourcing and selecting talent aligned with organizational needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable working some non-traditional hours as needed.
• Ability to travel within assigned territories; schedule varies by market size and event needs.
• This is a hybrid role, requiring 3-4 days per week at the Oregon warehouse.
• Candidates must reside in or near Portland, OR.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.
• At least 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick and safe leave.
• Paid parental leave.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000-$82,000 annually. We base placement within the salary range on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3-4 days per week at the Oregon warehouse.