Maritz

Event Manager

Maritz

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: California • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • Outline deliverables and manage the full project lifecycle for assigned programs/events, including timelines, budgets, and accurate execution of all details.
  • Manage and negotiate supplier relationships across AV, general service contractors, hotels, DMCs, air, and other third‑party partners; monitor attrition dates and cancellation policies to ensure contracted services are fulfilled.
  • Coordinate and attend site inspections; communicate registration and air needs; and lead working sessions with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee overall project financials, including expense monitoring, forecasting, updating financial systems, and communicating changes to Sales/Account Management and clients.
  • Negotiate supplier pricing, contract terms, and services through RFPs, bid analysis, and recommendations; track and report all changes and initiate payments, invoices, and project change orders.
  • Maintain proactive communication with clients, leading regular status meetings and ensuring program objectives and expectations are met.
  • Provide onsite leadership, managing client, supplier, and facility interactions to ensure programs operate as planned; anticipate and resolve challenges while limiting client liability.
  • Lead team members when serving as onsite lead; manage VIP logistics and special projects; support proposal development and renewal deliverables; develop initial budgets for assigned programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in meeting/event planning, incentives, associations, corporate events, hotel catering, convention services, or sales.
  • Strong understanding of program/event management practices, including budget maintenance and forecasting.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain key client relationships.
  • Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Year end holiday closure
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project lifecycle managementbudget maintenanceforecastingsupplier negotiationRFP analysisexpense monitoringcontract managementevent planninglogistics managementproposal development
Soft Skills
communication skillsclient relationship managementleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsmultitaskingteam managementclient interactionstatus reportinganticipation of challenges