Incentives Event Manager

ITA Group, Inc.

Event Manager coordinating operation of event travel and virtual events for clients at ITA Group. Collaborating with teams to create engaging experiences and manage event logistics.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates the operation of event travel and virtual event programs for specific clients
Serves as a leader for the internal team for ITA Group’s incentives solution line
Provides thought leadership, creating custom-crafted, powerful experiences that engage and inspire the attendees
Works independently and leads strategic teams for both international and domestic events
Manages simultaneous events in their entirety along with organizational skills ensuring no detail is left to chance
Collaborates with internal teams, ensuring deliverables are met, budgets are balanced, and client needs are anticipated and aligned to their vision
Optimizes external relationships with third-party suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or Communications required
Three years’ experience in the event management industry in a position of similar accountabilities and responsibilities, or a minimum of two-years’ experience in ITA Group’s Event Management division
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage details
Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize workload and delegate responsibility
Experience in effective communication and relationship building skills, business writing and client presentations
Ability to interact with all levels of client management
Proficiency with Microsoft® PowerPoint, Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles with experience in preparing and assessing financial budgets and profitability
Experience in negotiations in a business environment
Excellent human relations skills with the ability to be flexible and sensitive to people's needs
Ability to think and act in a proactive manner
Capable of seeing the big picture while understanding how each element contributes to the greater whole
Must be competent to project how a change or delay in one area will impact the overall project
Willingness to try new ideas and challenge status quo
Experience in working with cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take and give direction within a matrix organizational structure and team environment
Ability to generate enthusiasm and dedication to support team members in order to achieve client business objectives
Ability to display a sense of urgency, ownership and accountability
Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the year
Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred
Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy retirement contributions
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements
Volunteer Time Off
Paid sabbaticals
Anniversary awards
Competitive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementfinancial budgetingnegotiationbusiness writingclient presentationsproject managementorganizational skillsrelationship buildingMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationflexibilityproactivityinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationcustomer serviceownershipaccountabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree