Event Manager, Texas

Company Description: 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. 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. This position will primarily manage programs in the Austin, TX market but is expected to regularly travel for programs throughout Texas with the possibility of supporting other CSI Destinations as needed. • 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 and adhere to all financial deadlines • Take active participation in site visits with the sales team and clients • Be prepared to travel across Texas to operate programs as required • 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 and/or local head of Event Management (ADOEM pr VP)