Senior Manager, Event Strategy & Execution

Senior Manager, Event Strategy & Execution – West Loop - Chicago, IL

$95,000-$115,000 Full Benefits, PTO, Bonus and More

As a leading manufacturer of women’s health and beauty products, we’re driven by bold thinking, fresh ideas, and big ambitions. We empower our people—from interns to senior leaders—to take ownership, bring their authentic selves, and lead with humility. Here, you’ll have the chance to make an impact, build your legacy, and grow alongside passionate teammates who value collaboration and support every step of the way.

As an Senior Manager, Event Strategy & Execution, you’ll help bring our brand and mission to life through impactful corporate events. In an industry centered on empowerment and innovation, you’ll have the freedom to shape meaningful experiences that inspire both teams and customers. Every event is an opportunity to create something memorable, and with a culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork, you’ll play a key role in driving our continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of company-wide events—from initial concept through on-site execution—for national sales meetings, key forums, and top-tier trade shows.
• Create event plans that support organizational goals, strengthen brand presence, spark engagement, and generate business opportunities.
• Handle all operational elements, including production oversight, creative and content development, branded materials, and day-of event management
• Manage event finances, ensuring accurate forecasting, budget allocation, and ongoing financial tracking.
• Secure and manage partnerships with venues, hotels, production teams, and external service providers through effective sourcing and negotiation.
• Drive cost-efficient approaches without sacrificing the quality or impact of the attendee experience.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Executive leadership to ensure events align with shifting priorities and business needs.
• Develop cohesive strategies for pre-event preparation and post-event follow-through to extend the overall impact.
• Tailor event plans to regional considerations, adjusting quickly as business requirements evolve.
• Provide direction and support to junior team members, contractors, and cross-functional collaborators to ensure flawless program delivery.
• Review event outcomes, analyze performance metrics and ROI, and leverage insights to refine future event strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4 years of experience managing corporate B2B events within similar industry a big plus
• Experience handling large-scale events with large 7 figure budgets
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
• Able travel as needed, including some weekends average 40%

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