Events Manager

Key Responsibilities Actively filter and manage client requests, interruptions, or real-time show changes to ensure the technical team can focus on show executionTask & Project Management: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of an event, managing task delegation and assignments to ensure seamless project executionProject & Resource Management: Handle project management and internal relationship/resource management (RM) tasks. Coordinate project workflows and assist in monitoring profitability margins by reducing reliance on external subcontractorsEstimating & Financial Review: Collaborate on project estimating, double-check Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and ensure financial forecasts and numbers align with project scopesProcurement & Recruitment: Manage the recruitment and procurement of event subcontractors and freelancers, utilizing and maintaining the company's existing network and contact listContract Coordination: Assist with generating, structuring, and executing project contracts and statements of workSales & Business Development Support: Collaborate with the sales team to participate in client outreach, sales processes, and community relationship building to grow existing accounts and generate new revenueMarketing Asset Creation: Utilize downtime during events to capture photos and record video footage of event setups and productions, partnering with the marketing team to create promotional assets that support sales outreach Zirous operates on a hybrid schedule, combining in-office work at our Urbandale, IA location with remote work days. PowerPoint Proficiency: Advanced or above-average proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint to quickly build, adjust, and clean up client-facing presentations and deliverablesClient-Facing Comfort: A proven ability to act as the main communication liaison, managing expectation, accustomed to working in fast-paced evolving environments, while fostering long-term client successAdaptability & Growth: A willingness to learn internal Resource Management (RM) processes and adapt to a dynamic workflow that shifts between event logistics, office administration, and business developmentSchedule & Hours: Ability to work weekend hours and shifts exceeding 10 hours daily during active eventsTravel Requirements: Willingness and availability to travel out of state for extended durations, on very rare occasions up to 3 months