Manager-Events and Activations

Key Responsibilities Plan and execute a year-round calendar of events including listening sessions, roundtables, partner gatherings and industry convenings, all designed with clear engagement and revenue objectivesLead the development and execution of the annual meeting as a flagship event, including program design, stakeholder engagement and full integration of sponsorship opportunities, positioning the event as a key revenue driver and brand momentManage and evolve signature programs such as Hospitality Heroes, including nomination processes, storytelling, stakeholder participation and event execution, with a focus on both recognition and sponsor integrationLead planning and execution of the annual meeting, including program development, stakeholder engagement and integration of sponsorship opportunities in partnership with the Sr. Director of Business DevelopmentBuild and support a scalable sponsorship framework for events in partnership with the Sr. Director of Business Development, including tiered opportunities, branded integrations and measurable value for partnersEnsure every event has a defined role within the partner lifecycle, contributing to acquisition, engagement, retention and upsell opportunitiesActivate and showcase the Experience Network through events, highlighting stakeholders, experiences and local assets in ways that support sales, storytelling and visitor experienceDesign event formats that drive meaningful participation, collaboration and business outcomes, not just attendance, all within budget parametersManage all logistics including venue sourcing, vendor coordination, run-of-show and on-site executionCollaborate with Manager of Community Engagement & Fulfillment to ensure strong partner participation and alignmentPartner with Stakeholder Communications to drive targeted attendance, pre-event positioning and post-event engagementCapture actionable insights and stakeholder feedback to inform partnership strategy and Experience Network developmentTrack and report on event performance, including contribution to sponsorship revenue, partner pipeline and retention Apply on our Explore St. Louis Careers URL or email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Explore St. Louis is the sales and marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis as a convention, meeting site, and leisure travel destination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition or any other protected characteristic as established by law.