Senior Event Manager

The Senior Event Manager – Miami is a high-level operational leader responsible for planning, managing, and executing complex, high-touch destination programs and experiential events in the South Florida market. This role serves as a client-facing program lead, overseeing logistics, vendors, timelines, budgets, and onsite execution while maintaining the elevated service standards expected of a luxury DMC.

This position requires deep knowledge of the Miami market, strong vendor relationships, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end management of assigned programs from contract handoff through post-event reconciliation

• Manage multi-day corporate programs, incentives, and experiential activations

• Develop detailed timelines, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and logistics schedules

• Oversee onsite execution, including load-ins, rehearsals, events, and strike

• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues calmly and decisively in real time

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Client Management

• Serve as a primary client contact for program execution

• Lead planning calls, site visits, and onsite client interactions

• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded at every phase

• Communicate clearly and professionally under pressure

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Vendor & Partner Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage local Miami-area vendors including:

• Venues

• Transportation

• Entertainment

• AV

• Decor & production

• Staffing

• Maintain strong local supplier relationships to ensure quality, availability, and pricing

• Oversee vendor contracts, compliance, and onsite performance

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Budget & Financial Oversight

• Manage approved program budgets with strict attention to scope and margin

• Track expenses, approve invoices, and reconcile final budgets

• Identify cost efficiencies without compromising quality

• Flag scope changes and financial risks early

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Internal Collaboration

• Partner closely with Account Management, Creative, Sales, and Operations teams

• Ensure accurate documentation and clean handoffs

• Mentor junior event managers, producers, or onsite staff as needed

• Uphold Designed Event’s SOPs and operational standards

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Local Market Leadership (Miami Focus)

• Serve as a trusted local expert on Miami venues, neighborhoods, regulations, and event culture

• Support site inspections, FAMs, and client visits in South Florida

• Contribute insights on local trends, new venues, and experiential opportunities

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Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in event management, DMC operations, or experiential production

• Strong experience executing programs in Miami / South Florida

• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-day programs and complex logistics

• Excellent vendor negotiation and relationship management skills

• Strong financial acumen and budget ownership experience

• Confident onsite leader with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset

• Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by programs

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Success Metrics

• Flawless onsite execution and client satisfaction

• Programs delivered on time, on budget, and within scope

• Strong vendor performance and accountability

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Repeat client business and positive client feedback

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Why Designed Event

Designed Event produces elevated destination and experiential programs for corporate clients who expect precision, creativity, and exceptional service. The Miami market is a key growth area, and this role offers the opportunity to be a local operational leader within a nationally respected DMC.