What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at HADCO Staffing Solutions?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting and results-oriented professional with experience in high touch corporate meetings, destination management, and events. The position requires a client service-oriented team player that is a dynamic and hard-working professional. Our ideal candidate is both creative and logistical, able to quickly and effectively manage the full cycle of meeting and events.
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting and results-oriented professional with experience in high touch corporate meetings, destination management, and events. The position requires a client service-oriented team player that is a dynamic and hard-working professional. Our ideal candidate is both creative and logistical, able to quickly and effectively manage the full cycle of meeting and events.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Manage meetings and events from conception through onsite operation
- Full Scope Program Management to include: program specs, budget, timeline, vendor sourcing/contracts, floor plans, AV production, IT, offsite venues, restaurants, activities, tours, décor, entertainment, & transportation
- Develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with Operations, and Sales teams as well as vendors, venues and strategic partners
- Lead and/or collaborate on project teams, multi-task, enjoy working under pressure and problem solve
- Source, hire, and manage staff, contractors, tour guides, and paid interns as needed.
- Interact and communicate with client in a polished, respectful and professional manner
- Be an active and enthusiastic partner to the Sales Team by assisting with research and overall event strategy for initial proposal and budget development as needed
- Exercise creativity in event design – venues, F&B, décor, entertainment, collateral, etc
- On-site leader, proactive, effective communicator, display grace under pressure
General Responsibilities:
- Follow established processes including organizational workflow, maintain standard shared file folders with accurate and comprehensive documentation of event elements, and demonstrate best practices established for operational excellence.
- Leverage technology tools and platforms as outlined in company processes.
Professional Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in destination management or 3 years in corporate event management
- Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, event management or equivalent work experience preferred
- An eagerness to stay in tune with what’s new, and changing trends
- Experience in planning and executing meetings is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to both lead a team, work as part of a team and work independently with enthusiasm
- Out of the box thinker, thoughtful, advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at once
- Able to excel in an environment with changing deadlines and/or last-minute changes to scope of work
- Exceptional communication and organization skills
- Excellent computer skills, with focus on Microsoft Excel, Word & PPT
- Conduct all business matters fairly, honestly and ethically and with the utmost professionalism
- Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel as business demands
- Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion for onsite event operations
Annual Salary: $75,000-$85,000 plus bonus/commission potential of an additional $20-$45K
HADCO Staffing Solutions has been hired to source qualified candidates for above position. HADCO believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from discrimination. As an employer, HADCO will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, sex, religion, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
Salary : $7,500,000 - $8,500,000
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