Event Manager - Jillian Vest

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC • Lake Worth, FL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Buyers Edge Platform is a technology-enabled procurement and data platform serving the foodservice industry. We empower operators, distributors, and manufacturers to make smarter purchasing decisions through data-driven insights, strategic sourcing solutions, and industry expertise.
With a growing portfolio of brands and solutions, Buyers Edge Platform is transforming how foodservice businesses operate—bringing scale, transparency, and innovation to a traditionally fragmented industry. As we continue to expand across the U.S. and globally, we remain committed to operational excellence, collaboration, and delivering measurable impact for our customers.
Our Mission & Values
Our mission is simple. We aim to drive better economic outcomes for our foodservice stakeholders.
The values of Buyers Edge Platform are consistent across all our brands; we ask tough questions, we are agile, we celebrate differences, we deliver solutions, and we enjoy ourselves. These values are at the core of our everyday lives here at the Platform.
The Event Manager is responsible for developing and executing a mix of new field-based event programs, managing select existing client events, and supporting larger, high-impact company initiatives. This role blends strategy, creativity, and execution — building event concepts from the ground up while also ensuring established programs continue to run smoothly and evolve over time. The Event Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and sponsors to deliver engaging, well-executed experiences that support business goals
This position will be hybrid based in one of our offices based in Lake Worth, FL or Waltham, MA. Travel to approximately 8 annual events will be required.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in event planning, field marketing, experiential marketing, or a related role
• Demonstrated experience launching new events or programs, as well as managing ongoing event portfolios
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and client-facing environments
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset across both planning and execution phases
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance building new programs while maintaining existing ones
• Ability to think strategically and creatively when developing new event concepts from the ground up
• Comfortable shifting between lead ownership of events and supporting roles on larger initiatives
• Confidence working with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders at multiple levels
• Budget awareness with the ability to manage costs and identify potential risks
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to stay calm and adaptable during live event execution

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting client-facing or relationship-driven events strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Build and launch new field event series from concept through execution, including format, content, and attendee experience design
• Take ownership of select existing client-facing events, managing planning, logistics, and continuous improvement
• Support the planning and execution of larger company events and key initiatives as part of a broader team
• Contribute creative ideas for event themes, engagement strategies, and program enhancements
• Research and secure speakers, content contributors, and experience elements to strengthen event value
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, and logistics across multiple events at different stages of development
• Partner with sales, marketing, and leadership to align event objectives and support client engagement goals
• Help manage select sponsorship relationships, ensuring deliverables and visibility commitments are met
• Travel to support on-site execution and serve as a lead or supporting point of contact during programs
• Track event performance metrics and contribute to post-event recaps, insights, and ROI evaluations

Benefits

• Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.
• Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed