Corporate Events Manager - Hiring Urgently

A medical services company in New York City is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a Corporate Events Manager to join the Marketing Team. In this role, the Corporate Events Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the HR & Marketing team to develop and execute all events for employees - in-person, hybrid, and remote

Responsibilities

The Corporate Events Manager will:

• Serve as the lead for developing and executing all events for employees - in-person, hybrid, and remote
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor
• Research, select, and facilitate contracts with each vendor and venue for each event including catering, photography, hotel blocks for accommodations, workspaces, etc.
• Make site visits, and lead pre-event and post-event meetings when necessary (such as planning meetings and post mortems)
• Maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
• Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise on the event day
• Communicate with employees and internal stakeholders before, during, and after each event.
• Ensure all meeting attendees receive necessary information about the event in advance and any prep materials.
• Develop and manage a budget for the year's events
• Develop contingency plans for events and make necessary changes as needed
• Process expense reports following each event according to company guidelines

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of of experience in Event Management and/or Hospitality
• Excellent project management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently, under deadlines, and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and ability to communicate across departments and with leadership
• Proficient use of MS Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with executing in-person and virtual events