Head of Events

Our Client is seeking a Head of Events to lead strategic direction, operational excellence, and high-quality delivery across a global events organization. This role drives team leadership, collaboration across regions, financial oversight, and continuous improvement while ensuring exceptional client experiences and innovative event execution.

You Will:

• Lead and mentor a team of event leaders, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Oversee team resourcing, workflow management, and project allocation
• Establish consistent management practices including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and team development plans
• Support recruitment efforts and participate in candidate interviews as needed
• Provide financial oversight including forecasting, profitability review, and cash flow management
• Approve major event budgets and support negotiation of supplier agreements and commission structures
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on exceptional delivery and satisfaction
• Oversee large-scale and high-visibility events, ensuring best practices, operational rigor, and effective resource planning
• Promote a client-centric approach across the event division with strong account management practices
• Evaluate, optimize, and align operational processes and technology to support productivity and ROI
• Oversee vendor and supplier management, including contracts, performance evaluations, compliance, and quality
• Ensure operational documentation is current, complete, and consistently followed across teams
• Collaborate across divisions to support cross-functional alignment and regional integration
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational standards, and regulatory requirements
• Align event strategy with business development goals to support growth and market expansion
• Lead RFP responses, pitch presentations, and new business opportunities in partnership with sales and marketing
• Provide competitive insights and market intelligence to inform regional strategies

You Have:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in global or regionally scaled live events
• Strong strategic, commercial, and operational acumen including budgeting and vendor negotiation
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations
• Strong client relationship management skills with experience overseeing senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of end-to-end event delivery including technical production and compliance
• Experience collaborating with business development, marketing, and operations to support growth strategies
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Logistics:

• Start Date/Duration: Starting ASAP, Fulltime Hire
• Hours/Week: 40 Hours/Week
• Onsite/Offsite: Hybrid with 4 Days per Week Onsite in NYC
• Laptop/Software Requirements: Client-Provided Laptop & Software OR Working on your own Laptop & Software
• Background Check: Yes
• Salary: $120K-$150K DOE

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