Events Production Manager

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Position Overview

K18 is looking for a spirited, detail oriented and collaborative Event Production Manager to join our team. The right person is self-directed and highly experienced at organizing all elements of event management. You believe no detail is too small and you are focused on delivering an outstanding attendee experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, and education) to understand their vision, budget, and event goals.
• Manage all details of events including initial inquiry, site-visit, proposal, client budget, event timeline, budgets, strategic layouts, and on-site operational management.
• Manage external supplier/agencies and venues to coordinate a wide range of services, including space allocation, traditional and digital signage, attendee flows, security, food & beverage, temp staff sourcing and management, transportation, giveaways, A/V, décor, etc.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee the design, build-out, and breakdown of event spaces.
• Manage event staff, volunteers, and security personnel.
• Partner with third party vendors and internal departments, to oversee execution and final billing on all events.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations leading up to, during, and post event.
• Conduct thorough pre-event inspections and manage risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee on-site event execution, troubleshooting any issues that arise and ensuring an outstanding attendee experience.
• Manage post-event logistics, including tear-down and vendor settlements recapping events and internal post event recaps.
• Manage all aspects of K18 Pro Artistry team education classes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in event production or a related field.
• Proven track record managing budgets and timelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Work irregular schedule as required overseeing assigned events.
• Experience in the beauty industry managing trade shows highly preferred.
• Travel 20-30% of the time may include international.
  
  

Salary Range: up to $110-115k (in USD $)

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes.

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