Events Manager

Reporting to the VP of Communications & Events, the Events Manager is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of Global Events, primarily focused on the CorporateConnections® Global Leadership Summit (GLS) and Franchise Leadership Summit (FLS). Lead event execution of the CorporateConnections( CC) Global Leadership Summit, CC’s largest event of the year Lead event execution of the CC Franchise Leadership Summit Lead +/-2-4 other key global events as specified each year Create and manage budgets for the assigned various events throughout the year Lead vendor selection, contracting and management for all vendors at designated Global Events Own vendor selection, contracting and management for event vendors and suppliers Collaborate with our event operating partner, Mary O’Connor & Company (MOCCO) Manage invoices for all vendors and ensure they are paid in collaboration with the accounting team Ensure team trainings, employee handbook, staff schedule, and other training materials are administered prior to global events Collaborate with the CC marketing & operations teams to support ticket sales and design event curriculum and agenda Design and deploy staff schedules for in-scope events Create and maintain impeccable customer relationships, including identifying customer needs and responding creatively, listening to information, asking questions, and applying knowledge to determine solutions. Required Qualifications: Team player with leadership skills Experience in dealing with sponsors and entitlements Experience/Success in building marketing mix of promotional activities with aligned/forecasted performance metrics to meet target registration & attendance goals Excel proficiency Experience in managing events in multiple countries Ability to travel to support events throughout the year This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.