Overview
Event Manager Jobs in United States at The Event Studio (TES)
Trusted. Strategic. Creative. Flawless.
Our strategic event agency is adding a few talented and creative professionals to our team and we would love for one of them to be you.
Founded in 2008, The Event Studio is a women-owned strategic events agency. We believe events create connection. We design experiences with purpose to inspire people and move business forward. Our industry-leading clients rely on us again and again as trusted partners to elevate their vision and exceed their goals.
We work from home offices around the country to create events around the world. You will work from a home office with a flexible schedule and frequent travel.
TES Core Values
- Proactive Take initiative
- Collaborative Contribute to the collective success of the team
- Nimble Be flexible and resourceful
- Creative Find unexpected solutions to problems, large or small
- Strategic Keep your eye on the big picture while never losing sight of the details
About the role
The Event Studio is seeking an Event Manager to join our talented project teams in delivering flawless event execution for our industry-leading corporate clients.
At TES, our work is dynamic, creative, precise, and highly collaborative. As a crucial part of our event project teams, you will work on several projects simultaneously and need to balance internal, and operational execution excellence with responsive and excellent client service. You will serve as a critical link between our internal workflows and the larger project goals.
Role requirements
Our ideal candidate has a unique ability to stay calm and organized under pressure – perhaps even get better when things get busy. You should have the kind of attention to detail that some might find unusual and an ability to keep the bigger picture in mind even when managing multiple projects. As an excellent team player, you know that collaboration is crucial to success and you should possess a relentless drive to provide exceptional customer service.
Candidates must have the proven ability to manage multiple demands under pressure, exceptional ability to track information and use a variety of event-specific and project management technologies and systems easily, interact with both vendors and high-level corporate clients professionally, and handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity. We’re looking for someone proactive, resourceful, hard-working and excited to join a creative and collaborative team that operates at the highest level of execution.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant event industry experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
- Expert research skills that demonstrate a creative and solution-focused approach.
- Proven management experience in multiple event planning workstreams, including but not limited to venue management, food & beverage, registration and attendee communication, production, printed materials, rentals & decor, etc.
- Technical proficiency with project management software (such as GSuite, MS Office, Zoom) as well as experience with common event registration and virtual event platforms (ex: Swoogo and Cvent).
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail – beyond what others might consider normal.
- Resourceful, creative and curious with strong analytical skills.
- Proactive & flexible with an ability to problem-solve and model grace under pressure.
- Highly collaborative in team settings, yet self-reliant and capable of independently managing tasks and making informed decisions with confidence.
- Proven ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the entire event process and its impact on overall objectives
- High ethical standards and professional conduct; experience dealing with sensitive information and situations.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- An ability to laugh at oneself, care for your fellow team members and bring your whole self to your work. It's just better that way.
Detailed role description: Event Manager
This job is at the heart of our work at The Event Studio and is on the frontlines of delivering value to our clients. It involves several roles played simultaneously – if that sounds appealing and not appalling, we would love to hear from you!
Key components of this role include:
- Project and team support
- Event execution
Project and team support
Event Managers serve as an essential team contributor and support for all standard operating procedures and project workflows. You should be a proactive force in understanding project needs and delivering efficient and effective results that achieve both project needs and internal TES goals. Project-related responsibilities include: overseeing budget tracking for specific events/workstreams, including managing event-related travel expense reports according to company policy & timelines; manage project and team scheduling and track communications with clients; proactively manage timelines for each event, being able to anticipate needs and plan accordingly; support senior TES team members as needed.
Client Management
We work with industry-leading corporate clients. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships and regularly interact with clients during the planning process and onsite during event execution. You will regularly prepare and provide updates to clients and track relevant project milestones and details to support TES leadership and provide professional client service.
Event Execution
This role is an incredible opportunity for committed event professionals to grow and learn while working on the highest level of strategic corporate events. The majority of your role will be to strategically plan, coordinate and execute complex events working alongside our senior event team. You will support key areas of event planning and execution, from kick-off to completion, including vendor research, contract review & negotiation, support for the RFP process, vendor management, speaker management and support, menu selection, venue coordination, and execution support, including participating in our onsite event teams. You should be comfortable taking a leadership role internally with team members and externally, with clients and vendors as needed, and approach all situations with a problem-solving, creative mindset.
Employment Details
This position is full-time and will work from a home office. Working from home with a virtual team is a must. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The Event Studio offers a full suite of benefits, including health insurance, unlimited paid vacation, retirement savings accounts, and maternity & paternity leave.
The Event Studio is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you’re interested in joining our team please apply via LinkedIn.
Title: Event Manager
Company: The Event Studio (TES)
Location: United States
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