What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Manager position at Northbound Executive Search?
Our client within the Financial Services is seeking an Event Manager to join their team. This position would require extensive travel.
This role will lead end-to-end logistics, vendor negotiations, scheduling, onsite management, and post-event reporting, ensuring every event is positioned to deliver strategic, commercial, relationship-building events with visible outcomes.
Description:
- Develop event concepts, objectives, and engagement plans aligned to USSA’s client priorities.
- Build comprehensive event briefs, logistics plans, timelines, and cost models.
- Secure venues and negotiate contracts with hotels, suppliers, production vendors, and related partners.
- Lead negotiations with hospitality partners, event venues, AV providers, and third-party agencies.
Responsibilities
- 8 years of relevant experience in corporate event management, hospitality operations, external relations, or experiential planning.
- Travel Required
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-day events from strategy through onsite execution.
- Strong budgeting discipline and financial reporting experience.
- Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational capabilities.
- Experience working with senior executives, VIP attendees, or stakeholder-sensitive environments.
Salary : $60 - $70