Senior Event Manager

Senior Event Project Managers are responsible for the success of our largest projects, leading the project team in creating and managing all aspects of the experience. Our event project managers constantly push the envelope in an environment where excellence is the norm. Once an event is booked, you will be the side-by-side partner to our clients to execute the event services. The Senior Event Project Manager is responsible for assuming all roles within the team of sales, creative services, and operations on an as-needed basis. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: • Work to develop custom proposals with accurate pricing to generate company profits within the dedicated margin guidelines for services including but not limited to; transportation, food and beverage, décor, entertainment, productions, or other unique or specific proposals • Maintain a profitable Profit & Loss statement within the company set margins during the proposal process • Create and maintain the client folder with budgets and proposals, including collecting all vendor proposals and contracts and preparing the program to operate • Effectively manage and develop vendor/venue relationships by selecting appropriate venues/vendors for each program • Research and identify industry trends and new venues and effectively communicate new information via internal communications • Consistently update a complete tariff of client data • Discuss and participate in brainstorming sessions regarding client programs with the Sales and Creative Director to develop creative ideas and practical solutions for the particular client • Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with clients via phone, email, virtually, and in person • Support conference calls and direct communication with clients as needed • Organize, conduct, and sometimes participate in client site inspections as needed • Adaptability to assume a sales role or operations role as needed • Assist with client events onsite, as needed • Maintain involvement with memberships in industry associations and potentially attend industry conferences and networking events • Detail-oriented – the ability to thoroughly review all proposals and budgets before sending them for approval • Adherence and legal compliance with event vendor and venue specifics • Mentor fellow project managers