Events Manager

Access Destination Services•Orlando, FL

22d•Remote

About The Position

As an Events Manager at Access, you will work, both strategically and tactically, to deliver exceptional events that create WOW for our amazing clients. You’ll collaborate with teams across the company, especially the Sales and Creative Teams. You’ll drive operational excellence in all event areas, including client service, venue management, production coordination, vendor management, transportation coordination, contract negotiation and event staff management.

Nice To Haves

2 – 5 years 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 our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies.
Manage all vendors required for a program.
Own the Statement of Work, any additional deposit requests, and final invoicing.
Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence.
Upsell services that would improve the client experience.
Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals.
Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel
Salesforce database management regarding ASO’s and Vendor information, in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved.
Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met

Benefits

Recently certified as a Great Place To Work – two years and counting!
50+ years in the industry!
Women-owned and women-led
Fun, creative, and supportive culture
Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately
Monthly cell phone stipend
Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Mentorship program
“Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development