Senior Manager, Event Management

dentsu Austria

Senior Manager in Event Management at Dentsu leading events across Oregon and nearby states. Responsible for end-to-end event operations, client communication, and staff management.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timePortland • Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event management, including budget oversight and operational leadership. Proficient in managing teams and fostering client relationships within the wine and spirits industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementBudget ManagementWine And Spirits Industry KnowledgeTeam LeadershipMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event AuditingTalent SourcingFinancial DocumentationInventory ManagementProgram Recap Creation

Soft Skills

Client LiaisonCoachingIssue Resolution

Industry Keywords

Sampling EventsOperational ManagementMarket BudgetsCross-Agency CommunicationOn-Premise And Off-Premise Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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