What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager position at The Ford Agency?
The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an Events Manager to join an innovative DC firm. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an individual with solid events experience to ensure client meetings and events are executed with precision and to hone your skills in a client facing role. The Manager will be the Firm's point person for all events and will oversee the entire life-cycle of client events and meetings of all sizes.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute successful client events
- Research and select venues based on clients budget, and other objectives
- Develop and manage budget, so that events stay within or below budget
- Negotiate contracts with hotels, restaurants, and other vendors
- Manage day of event logistics, including hotel staff, event staff, and other vendors
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2 years of event management experience
- Experience negotiating contracts preferred
- Experience managing and developing budgets
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
