Corporate Event Manager

We are a global engagement marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth. Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise: Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions. We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.

JOB OBJECTIVE 

Manage and execute corporate events for multiple clients, ensuring seamless event delivery through effective project management, budget oversight, vendor collaboration, and exceptional client service from planning through post-event completion. #LI- Remote

COMPENSATION: $70,000 – 75,0000 annually, based on relevant experience and skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Serve as Event Manager for Corporate clients, ability to effectively prioritize


• Serve in a support role for other client events, as needed


• In collaboration with Sourcing team, work with client on location RFP, solicitation, negotiations, contracting and management


• Manager vendor solicitation, RFP process, contract negotiations and management


• Manage comprehensive event logistics in advance, on-site, and post-conference to include site selection, room sets, audio visual, food & beverage, décor, signage, etc.


• Manage and coordinate all vendors and staff through comprehensive event resume to include logistical facets for hotel, convention center, and applicable vendors.


• Evaluate and maintain event budgets from creation through post-event reconciliation. Provide clients with accurate budget estimates pre-event and ensure post-event billing reflects these estimates.


• Maintain department files and historical documentation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5-7 years of event experience


• Experience in corporate market and multi-client environment preferred


• Experience and understanding of how to create complex event specs


• Creative ideation for memorable event activations  


• Experience drafting and managing event budgets

PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 

• VIP customer service, ability to deliver white glove service


• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact in a firm but highly collaborative fashion


• Team focus but independent judgment and vision


• Solutions-oriented, creative problem solver


• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamically, changing environment.


• Eager to learn with a desire for career growth in the events industry

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cvent registration, website and mobile app experience, a plus

ADDITIONAL LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel: Approximately 20%, chiefly 4–5-day blocks of time

Please reach out even if you do not meet all the criteria but are willing to learn and commit to one of our great roles. At MCI USA, we thrive on passion and believe that diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical/mental ability.

We appreciate all who apply, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications remain confidential. MCI USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to our chief people officer.

Feeling like you could be a great fit? Join us and be a part of a team where every event is an opportunity to innovate, inspire, and leave a mark. Let’s shape the events of tomorrow.