Event Manager, San Diego

The Event Manager is a seasoned event professional within the Event Management department, working both autonomously and with direction as needed, with exceptional organization skills and understanding of various types of events. Areas include but are not limited to special event management, venue and vendor coordination, production, creative ideas and concept development with clients after sale, activity/tour arrangements, management of hotel room blocks, site inspections and other DMC/event management tasks as required. • Understand and 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 as an extension of their team • Observe and develop “enhancement” opportunities to increase profit opportunity on programs • Serve as lead on programs as needed, work collaboratively with other team members • Participate in discovery of new vendors • Provide oversight to independent contractors on aligned programs • Manage budget of assigned events, including profit and loss statements • Take active participation in site visits with the 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 • Attend scheduled internal meetings • Communicate to team and management of event and operational success and advise on best practices • Report directly to Director of Event Management • Adhere to accounting practices and deadlines • Manage site selection, RFP creation and management, site inspections, and post-event reviews • Other tasks as assigned or as the position evolves DMC experience is preferred. 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.