Event Venue Specialist

Maritz Global Events•Mountain View, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation — they’ve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource. Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact. And we’ve brought this human-first design inward – intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being. We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible. The Event Venue Specialist is the primary client liaison and team leader for assigned programs and events in a specific venue onsite at the client’s campus. Manages the overall coordination and execution of an entire program/event from an operational perspective. Responsible for coordination of all program planning and implementations while providing unparalleled levels of customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years in meeting/event planning (including incentives, association, corporation), hotel catering, or convention sales.
Proven success in communicating and interacting effectively with executive-level stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and confidence in high-visibility environments.
Strong knowledge of program/event management and budget maintenance.
Experience project planning.
Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
Prior experience in effectively handling multiple projects/demands and client escalations.
Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client relationships.
Excellent oral and written communication skills across all organizational levels (individual contributors, suppliers, and executive clients.)
Proficiency in G-suite tools and ability to quickly learn new technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing high-profile or incentive events.
Familiarity with venue operations and emergency response planning.
Prior work with third-party suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point-of-contact for event hosts and internal service teams.
Plan and design events in assigned venue space, including timelines, deliverables, and communication plans.
Lead pre-con meetings and site inspections; ensure supplier service delivery.
Oversee onsite event execution, acting as team lead and ensuring quality assurance across all service areas.
Manage VIP logistics and special projects, ensuring privacy and security protocols are followed.
Conduct venue audits and submit maintenance requests to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
Maintain venue SOPs, manage venue calendar, and accurately track event data.