Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Event Management - Junior Business Coverage Manager, Associate

Goldman Sachs • Jersey City, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. The Corporate and Workplace Solutions (CWS) Division aims to deliver solutions that maximize the efficiency and productivity of its people. Within CWS, the Corporate and Workplace Experience pillar includes Onsite Solutions, Corporate Events and Production, and Real Estate. The Onsite Solutions and Corporate Events and Production teams deliver experiences to clients and employees globally, encompassing areas like Hospitality, Transportation, and Event Management. This role, reporting to the Americas Head of Events, will partner with the business to develop and lead an event marketing strategy, overseeing events and conferences with a focus on best practices, commercial excellence, and consistent delivery. Goldman Sachs events are crucial for maintaining the firm's image and fostering key client relationships.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in event management in a fast-paced corporate organization.
• Personal integrity, initiative, leadership qualities, and the ability to work as part of a team in an environment that demands excellence, time, and energy.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Proactive and forward-thinking both pre and post event; follows-up with clients for feedback throughout the event life-cycle and provides team timely updates (on processes/procedures and best practices).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards.
• Creative thinking and a focus on innovation.
• Ability to adapt style as the situation requires.
• Strong negotiating/commercial skills.
• Ability to develop credibility with clients and vendor teams.
• Demonstrates gender and cultural sensitivities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Business Coverage Manager on the oversight, project management, and execution of key events.
• Understand core goals and objectives of the businesses supported.
• Identify opportunities for improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Build relationships and partner with key stakeholders/groups/individuals in the division.
• Provide oversight and team leadership for project managers staffed on events or conferences for the business.
• Understand and lead protocol objectives for each event during both planning and execution stages.
• Travel for onsite support of event delivery as needed.
• Contribute to the building of an accurate and thorough annual budget and adherence to that budget.
• Primary responsibility for weekly approvals, ongoing reporting, and data integrity.
• Manage vendor procurement, including contract negotiation, management, and adherence to the firm’s vendor management best practices.
• Maintain an overall brand strategy using firm resources and event management templates and best practices.
• Work with the client team to provide guidance on agenda building, material design, and speaker and presentation idea generation.
• Act willingly as a resource to other Business Coverage Managers and team members.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Firmwide networks
• Benefits
• Wellness offerings
• Personal finance offerings
• Mindfulness programs

What This Job Offers

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