Event Manager

Winsupply•Moraine, OH

11d

About The Position

The Event Manager independently owns, plans, and executes end-to-end event life cycles for the company’s mid-to-large scale initiatives. This role takes high-level concepts and turns them into actionable execution blueprints, managing cross-functional team workflows, complex vendor footprints, and on-site event ecosystems autonomously. This role requires a proactive individual, willing to take ownership of events who can work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all events are executed seamlessly and meet our organization’s objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.
Relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience managing large scale events or similar role.
Familiarity with modern event registration tech, CRM tools, and post-event data tracking to measure and prove ROI.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and event management software.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Ability to manage contracts while maximizing vendor value and protecting the organization's legal and financial interests.
Ability to make executive decisions in high-pressure situations confidently.
Ability to maintain consistent, proactive, and clear touchpoints with all event stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, layout design, timeline development, and cross-functional execution for a diverse portfolio of major company events.
Translate high-level business goals into concrete event themes, ensuring all internal stakeholders are aligned on messaging and deliverables.
Establish and oversee data management protocols across all internal systems; ensure the meticulous tracking of attendance, vendor logs, and performance metrics to maintain a high-quality, reliable single source of truth for the organization.
Design and execute comprehensive debrief and feedback loops for attendees and internal stakeholders; synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into executive-ready wrap-up reports that drive continuous improvement and future event optimization.
Source, negotiate with, and manage critical third-party suppliers (including venues, AV production, fabrication, and entertainment).
Draft clear service-level expectations, hold vendors accountable to project milestones, cultivate strong partner and sponsor relationships, and ensure all contract terms are strictly met.
Manage assigned event budgets, accurately forecast costs, monitor revenue/cost targets, and ensure complete post-event financial reconciliation.
Anticipate operational and logistical risks well ahead of time.
Create comprehensive contingency strategies and confidently lead on-site teams through unexpected, live-event challenges.
Other Duties as Assigned