Director, Corporate Events

LEARFIELD

Director of Corporate Events leading strategic planning and execution of industry events for Learfield. Overseeing portfolios including major conferences, networking events, and stakeholder collaboration.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeDallas • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for strategic planning, execution, and hosting industry events
Oversee a comprehensive portfolio of events including managing industry conferences
Develop and implement a comprehensive industry events strategy
Identify opportunities for events that strengthen industry presence
Manage vendor relationships including production companies, venues, and hospitality partners
Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency
Partner with marketing, communications, sales, and executive leadership
Evaluate effectiveness through attendance metrics and business outcomes
Lead the corporate events team and manage external agencies or contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, hospitality, or related field
8+ years of experience in corporate event management or experiential marketing
Proven track record planning large-scale conferences, executive meetings, and client hospitality events
Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans
Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave
20 Paid Holidays
401(k) + Match
Short/Long Term Disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbudgetingproject managementcontract negotiationstrategic planningattendance metrics evaluationvendor managementhospitality managementexperiential marketinglarge-scale conference planning

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementleadershipmultitaskingcost efficiencyteam managementrelationship managementproblem-solvingadaptability