Event Manager, California

We provide the highest level of client service, industry knowledge, logistical expertise, and creative input to drive great experiences, large and small, that are memorable and well planned. Event Manager/Senior Event Manager to be based in California, working remotely from a home-based office. Core Responsibilities: • Understand event cycles and management functions, including venue management, production coordination, hotel room blocks, vendor management, site inspections, and creative design and implementation • Understand and help execute client needs, creating a client/partner relationship • Conceptualize and lead strategic client programs, drive planning process and understand event scope • “24/7” contact for clients during programs • Add vision and creativity to client programs • Serve as team lead on large-scale programs and bring leadership and guidance to team members • Participate in discovery of new vendors • Manage budget of assigned events • Cultivate upselling opportunities • Take active participation in site visits with Sales team and clients • Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff, vendors, industry partners and clients • Self-educate or partake in CSI training opportunities • Mentor and guide junior event managers in professional development and job performance • Attend all scheduled Operations Meetings and Company Meetings, chair meetings in absence of Director of Event Management • Communicate to team and management of event and operational success and advise on best practices • Report directly to Director of Event Management • Manage site selection, RFP creation and management, site inspections, and post-event reviews • Oversee team project execution, performance, and profitability • Keep Salesforce DB up to date with financials and relevant information on clients and opportunities • Abide by Policies and procedures in the Employee Manual • Adhere all accounting deadlines • Other tasks as assigned or as the position evolves Please Note: This job description is intended as a general summary of the position; however, the individual will be expected to perform any functions or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. This job description is not intended to limit or otherwise affect the work to be performed or assigned.