Events Manager

Access Destination Services • GlenOak Hills, CA

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About The Position

Access is seeking an Events Manager in Northern California to work strategically and tactically to deliver exceptional corporate events and programs. The role collaborates across the company, especially with Sales and Creative, and drives operational excellence in client service, venue management, production coordination, vendor management, transportation coordination, contract negotiation, and event staff management. The position provides operational solutions, manages program vendors and event staff, oversees statements of work and invoicing, manages budgets and client partnerships, and tracks performance measures.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience managing multiple clients and programs.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing events.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational solutions to clients and identify improvements and efficiencies.
• Manage all vendors required for a program.
• Own the Statement of Work, additional deposit requests, and final invoicing.
• Manage assigned Event Staff during events and prepare staff in advance to support consistent communication and operational excellence.
• Upsell services that would improve the client experience.
• Own the budget with the goal of achieving gross profit goals.
• Build partnerships with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless client experience between the DMC and hotel.
• Manage Salesforce database information regarding ASO’s and vendors, and work with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved.
• Ensure that KPIs and Key Results are measured and met.

Benefits

• Paid day off to serve the local community.
• Annual company retreat.
• Performance-based incentive trip for eligible departments.
• Regional team outings.
• Paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of service.
• Competitive total compensation, including base salary and quarterly bonuses.
• Performance-based quarterly commission plans.
• 401(k) with company match, eligible after 1 year, with up to 4% of salary matched and immediate vesting.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Work-from-home opportunities and flexibility, including a full home office setup.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.
• Generous PTO.
• Sick days.
• Nine full holidays.
• Five half-days off before holidays.
• Two floating holidays.
• Half-day Fridays in July and August, based on achievement of goals.
• Health plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Mentorship program.
• Professional-development masterclasses.
• Training on technology platforms and tools.

What This Job Offers

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