Senior Event Manager

Mercer Advisors

Lead planning and execution of internal events for Mercer Advisors, an RIA firm. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and ensure alignments with enterprise goals.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event logistics, vendor management, and marketing operations, with a strong focus on budget management and post-event analytics. Proven ability to lead complex projects and foster cross-functional collaboration while maintaining exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

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Event Logistics ManagementVendor ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementEvent Registration Platforms

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Hard Skills

Event LogisticsVendor NegotiationContract ExecutionBudget ReconciliationPost-Event AnalyticsProcess InnovationCross-Functional AlignmentMarketing WorkflowsSetup/Takedown ManagementTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationProfessionalismRelationship BuildingJudgmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CventEventSpark

Industry Keywords

Marketing OperationsCorporate Event ManagementMulti-Market ExperienceHigh-Stakes ProjectsAgility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President of Content, and other executives, contributing to long-term planning, process innovation, and cross-functional alignment.
Oversee venue sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract execution, and event logistics including catering, AV, transportation, and setup/teardown either on your own or in partnership with our third party event management company.
Partner with the marketing team to ensure seamless execution of invitations, presentations, signage, and branded collateral.
Help manage on-site operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and post-event wrap-up.
Own post-event analytics, including survey feedback, and budget reconciliation.
Own and manage event budgets.
Maintain and expand vendor relationships, including a centralized database of preferred venues and suppliers.
Anticipate needs, proactively resolve challenges, and ensure frictionless execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8+ years of experience in marketing operations, large corporate event management, or project management, ideally in a multi-market or national capacity.
Proven experience managing complex, high-stakes projects with precision and agility.
Deep understanding of event logistics, vendor management, and marketing workflows.
Proficiency with event registration platforms (e.g., Cvent, EventSpark).
Strong ability to manage multiple large initiatives simultaneously with agility and precision.
Exceptional judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
Exceptional communication, professionalism and relationship building skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing