Events Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Chicago, IL

26d

About The Position

The Events Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of live events across the Americas, hybrid and virtual as needed. This role partners closely with marketing and business stakeholders to ensure events reflect Cushman & Wakefield’s brand standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented event professional who excels in logistics, vendor coordination, and delivering high-quality attendee experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field
• 5+ years of corporate event experience with focus on live events
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing a portfolio of 5+ recurring complex in-person events per year
• Proven experience owning event budgets and vendor contracts, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing spend against targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration tools
• Proficiency with core event and marketing tools, such as an event platform (for example, Cvent, Stova)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly for events (approximately 25–30 percent during peak seasons) and work occasional evenings and weekends based on the event calendar.

Nice To Haves

• CMP or similar certification is a plus
• Commercial real estate industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Coordination Support the planning and execution of corporate events, client programs, exhibitions, and sponsorship activations
• Coordinate event logistics including venue research, catering, transportation, activities, branding, AV needs, and on-site support
• Assist in developing event timelines, production schedules, and team checklists
• Ensure event plans align with brand guidelines and broader marketing initiatives.
• Event Execution Manage day-to-day event tasks including registration setup, attendee communications, staffing schedules, and vendor coordination
• Support tradeshow preparation including booth logistics, collateral needs, applications, and compliance documentation
• Manage and execute event collateral production, branded merchandise, signage, and shipments.
• Budget & Vendor Management Manage assigned portions of event budgets and support reconciliation processes
• Obtain vendor quotes, process purchase orders, and assist with contract review and procurement workflows
• Track expenses and provide budget updates to senior team members.
• Technology & Tools Deep understanding and usage of event management and communication platforms such as Stova, Cvent, Concep, and Teams to support registration, campaigns, and reporting
• Maintain event documents, templates, and shared tools to support team operations
• Help maintain the Americas event calendar for team visibility.
• Stakeholder Support & Collaboration Partner with corporate marketing, business development, and other internal teams to ensure smooth event execution
• Communicate event timelines, deliverables, and logistics to stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with external vendors and partners.
• Measurement & Reporting Support post-event measurement, including collecting attendee feedback, summarizing performance metrics, and capturing lessons learned
• Contribute insights that help improve future event experiences.
• Administrative & Operational Support Assist with inventory, shipping, invoicing, and preparing event documentation
• Ensure brand consistency in materials, signage, and presentations
• Provide coordination support for junior staff or temporary assistants during major events.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees