Sr. Event Specialist

Evolus•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolus is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Event Specialist to join their Marketing Team. This role will report to the Manager, Events and is ideal for a strategic, highly organized, and results-oriented professional who can independently manage the planning, development, execution, and optimization of assigned events. These events include Evolus' corporate events, industry conferences, customer engagement programs, and experiential marketing initiatives. The role involves developing event strategies aligned with business objectives, managing budgets, negotiating vendor agreements, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful experiences that enhance brand awareness, customer engagement, and commercial performance. The position offers the opportunity to work on exciting challenges within a team that values growth, recognition, and camaraderie, in an environment that encourages exhibiting knowledge and technical abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, or equivalent work.
4+ years of progressive experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, conference management, or strategic event planning.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and complex programs with significant budgets.
Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing agency relationships.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Strong analytical skills with experience measuring program performance and ROI.
Excellent project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent business decisions.
Strong organizational and leadership capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience within aesthetics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with medical/legal/regulatory review processes.
Experience managing national conferences, customer events, tradeshows, and experiential marketing programs.
Experience with event related platforms such as Cvent, Swoogo, Canva, and/or RSVPify.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic event plans that align with corporate, commercial, and brand objectives.
Participate in the annual planning process for assigned events, conferences, advisory boards, customer engagement programs, and experiential initiatives.
Evaluate event opportunities and make recommendations regarding participation, sponsorship, activation strategies, and resource allocation.
Help establish event goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and measurement frameworks to assess business impact.
Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders regarding event strategy, audience engagement, and experience design.
Exercise independent judgment in determining event priorities, timelines, resource allocation, and execution plans.
Manage assigned budgets within events, forecasts, and reconciliation processes for assigned programs.
Evaluate vendor proposals and independently negotiate contracts, pricing, service agreements, and scopes of work to maximize value and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Recommend budget allocations and investment decisions based on expected business outcomes and performance metrics.
Monitor expenditures and proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies while delivering an Evolus experience.
Lead cross-functional event planning efforts for assigned events involving Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Training, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment on event objectives, messaging, attendee experiences, and business outcomes.
Develop project plans, timelines, and communication strategies to ensure successful execution of complex programs.
Provide guidance and direction to external agencies, production partners, and event vendors.
Design attendee engagement strategies that enhance customer experiences and strengthen brand affinity.
Develop recommendations regarding content programming, event formats, experiential activations, and customer journey touchpoints.
Partner with marketing and commercial teams to ensure events support broader omnichannel and customer engagement strategies.
Evaluate emerging event technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve program effectiveness.
Analyze event data and communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
Develop executive-level reports summarizing event ROI, attendee engagement, lead generation, customer retention, and business impact.
Identify trends and opportunities to optimize future events and improve organizational effectiveness.
Establish continuous improvement processes and implement data-driven recommendations.
Ensure all events and programs comply with company policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Medical, and Regulatory teams to ensure appropriate review and approval processes.
Maintain documentation and operational processes that support compliance and business objectives.
Demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and innovations within experiential marketing and events.
Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive suite of medical, dental and vision benefits.
Employer covered life insurance.
Short-term disability.
401k match.
New hire equity.
Long-term incentives in the form of RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses.
Mental health and wellbeing resources.
Flexible paid time off program for exempt employees.
Paid time off accrual plan for non-exempt employees.
Holiday soft closure between the Christmas and New Years holidays.
Regularly catered team meals at Evolus Headquarters.
Fully stocked kitchen (Kombucha & Coffee included).