Strategic Events Manager
Vericast
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year
About the role
- Design and execute up to 10 signature “owned” events per year
- Manage participation and presence at 25+ industry association events
- Develop comprehensive event agendas that align with business objectives
- Coordinate all event logistics including venue selection, client and internal travel, catering, audiovisual needs, and on-site management
- Partner with sales and marketing to understand needs and intended event experience
- Collaborate closely with sales team members to identify strategic event opportunities
- Book and manage all travel arrangements for team members, speakers, and VIP attendees
- Negotiate contracts with venues, hotels, DMCs, and other vendors
- Manage multiple events simultaneously at various stages of planning and execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field preferred
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar event management certification
- 7+ years of experience in event management, preferably in B2B or financial services environments working with a sales organization.
- Proven track record managing multiple large-scale events simultaneously
- Experience working with destination management companies and national venue networks
- Strong project management skills with ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Excellent relationship-building skills with executive-level stakeholders
- Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ of the time across the United States
- Proficiency with event management software, CRM systems, and project management tools
Benefits
- Eligible for an annual bonus incentive program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
event managementproject managementlogistics coordinationcontract negotiationagenda developmenttravel arrangementB2B event planninglarge-scale event executionrelationship managementvendor management
Soft Skills
strong project managementrelationship-buildingability to juggle prioritiescommunication skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingtime managementadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)