Event Manager

Etherio•Atlanta, GA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Accountable for the day-to-day operation of small to medium-sized meetings or managing a specific role on a large conference. This role serves as a project manager for one or more clients or as a support role to a Senior Meeting Manager/Director, involving client management and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
4 years of meeting management or hospitality management experience.
Expertise with Cvent, Stova (Aventri), or similar registration buildout platforms.
Experience with Smartsheet.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
Positive attitude and ability to be self-motivated.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strategic decision-making ability.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Strong project and team management skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Work with the sites department on review of venue contracts and required needs.
Communication with the registration team on reports and database requirements.
Timeline development and management.
Facilitate agenda development via call for presentations, keynote speaker procurement, and speaker communications.
Work with Exhibit/Sponsor Coordinator or Manager to facilitate exhibitor prospectus and communications.
Budget development, implementation, on-going reporting, and wrap-up reporting with support from the accounting department.
Work with Marketing department on collateral communications and development – theme, concept, design, and implementation.
Review client web-site – management of information and functionality, sometimes responsible for development.
Exhibit Hall/Demo Area management.
Supplier management - Audio visual, signage, and transportation.
Hotel management – Communications, F&B, function space usage, housing, billing, and final group resume.
Special event review, selection, and management.
Shipping coordination.
Survey and attendee feedback management and reporting.
On-site venue management – Lead team and support department to maintain attendee packets and gifts disbursement, agenda and schedule revisions, staff management, venue management, exhibit hall management, registration management, F&B management, and attendee management.
Maintain all historical data for any projects which they are leading.
Attendee feedback and survey results.
Recommendations for improving future conferences/events.
Contract Signing Authority up to (50th percentile of average dollar range).
Other duties as assigned.