Events Manager

Kings River Packing, LP

5d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site role at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters office in Sanger, CA. The Event Manager is responsible for planning dynamic and engaging events that drive new business and strengthen Kings River Packing’s unique culture. This role develops, plan, and execute all aspects of event logistics and execution while managing company swag programs to support buyer visits, trade shows, and seasonal promotions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable under pressure, and skilled at coordinating multiple moving parts to deliver seamless experiences aligned with the company’s broader marketing strategy. About the Role: Event Planning & Execution: Develop, plan, and execute a wide range of corporate events and trade shows from inception to completion. Logistics Management: Coordinate all event logistics, including registration, hotels, setup, and vendor service agreements. Budget & Timeline Oversight: Manage event timelines, budgets, and schedules to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams to define event objectives, themes, and desired outcomes. Vendor Negotiation: Identify and negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure the best rates and services. On-Site Leadership: Lead on-site event execution, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and according to plan. Troubleshooting: Resolve any issues that arise during events to ensure a positive attendee experience. Event Marketing: Develop and implement event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement. Post-Event Analysis: Conduct evaluations, gather feedback, and prepare detailed reports on event outcomes, including attendee satisfaction and budget performance. Company Swag Management: Establish seasonal swag items aligned with brand identity and marketing objectives. Source and manage vendors for quality, cost, and timely delivery. Launch seasonal swag collections twice per year. Maintain adequate inventory for buyer visits, trade shows, and promotional needs. Track usage and reorder as necessary to ensure availability. Travel: Domestic travel as needed for event execution and swag coordination. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in corporate event planning and management.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale corporate events.
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in event management software and tools.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
High adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing promotional merchandise programs or sourcing vendors preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and execute a wide range of corporate events and trade shows from inception to completion.
Coordinate all event logistics, including registration, hotels, setup, and vendor service agreements.
Manage event timelines, budgets, and schedules to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met.
Work with internal teams to define event objectives, themes, and desired outcomes.
Identify and negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure the best rates and services.
Lead on-site event execution, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and according to plan.
Resolve any issues that arise during events to ensure a positive attendee experience.
Develop and implement event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement.
Conduct evaluations, gather feedback, and prepare detailed reports on event outcomes, including attendee satisfaction and budget performance.
Establish seasonal swag items aligned with brand identity and marketing objectives.
Source and manage vendors for quality, cost, and timely delivery.
Launch seasonal swag collections twice per year.
Maintain adequate inventory for buyer visits, trade shows, and promotional needs.
Track usage and reorder as necessary to ensure availability.
Domestic travel as needed for event execution and swag coordination.
Other duties as assigned.