Job description
Join Elevate Events Co, a premier event management agency in the heart of New York City. We design and execute transformative experiences for Fortune 500 clients and high profile brands.
We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end to end planning for corporate conferences, product launches, galas, and experiential marketing activations. You will manage cross functional teams, partners, budgets, and timelines to deliver flawless events that exceed client expectations.
Responsibility
- Lead end to end event planning for conferences, product launches, and large scale galas, ensuring strategy aligns with brand and objectives.
- Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and risk assessments to deliver on time and within budget.
- Source and manage venues, vendors, AV, catering, and production partners, negotiating favorable terms.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and client teams to define program agendas, speakers, and attendee experiences.
- Oversee on site execution, including run of show creation, staffing plans, and contingency management.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, accessibility, and data privacy standards while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
Qualification
- 5+ years of experience in corporate event management, with a track record of leading complex multi venue events.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Budget ownership with experience managing budgets up to six figures.
- Excellent vendor negotiation and contract management capabilities.
- Outstanding communication, client relationship, and stakeholder management.
- On site event management experience and ability to adapt quickly under pressure.
- Proficiency with event technologies, registration systems, and CRM platforms.