Corporate Events Manager

Job Description

Corporate Events Manager

Pay Status and Classification : Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor : Vice President of Marketing

Work Location : Hybrid in New York and local to company headquarters, with a schedule that includes working at the company headquarters regularly.

Position Summary : The Corporate Events Manager is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing the company’s corporate events and trade show presence. This individual will lead the end-to-end management of high-impact events, including industry conferences, client summits, and internal corporate functions while ensuring alignment with brand objectives and business goals.

This role requires a strong background in event logistics , trade show operations, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented project manager with a passion for creating memorable brand experiences and a proven ability to manage complex event portfolios.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Event Strategy & Planning : Develops and manages a comprehensive annual calendar of corporate events and trade shows aligned with marketing and business development goals. Defines event objectives , KPIs, and success metrics; tracks performance and ROI. Identifies new event opportunities and evaluates sponsorships, speaking engagements, and partnership activations . Proactively handles space reservations, logistics coordination, and travel arrangements to secure optimal pricing and positioning at trade shows and events.
• Trade Show & Conference Management : Oversees all aspects of trade show logistics , including booth selection, vendor coordination, shipping, labor scheduling, and on-site execution. Manages booth design , pre promotion, coordination with sales, messaging, and layout in collaboration with creative teams and external vendors to ensure brand consistency and visual impact. Coordinates lead capture strategies and post-show follow-up processes in partnership with the sales team. Provides support to team members attending trade shows and events, including travel assistance and real-time issue resolution, to ensure a seamless and successful event experience.
• Budgeting & Reporting : Develops and manages event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate forecasting. Tracks expenses, process invoices, and provide timely reporting to finance. Delivers post-event analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serves as the primary liaison between marketing, sales, executive leadership, and external partners for all event-related initiatives. Leads pre-event briefings and post-event debriefs with internal stakeholders. Ensures all event participants are trained, aligned on messaging, and equipped with necessary materials.
• Logistics & Operations : Manages all event logistics including venue sourcing, travel arrangements, catering, A / V, registration, and on-site staffing. Oversees shipping and inventory of event materials, ensuring timely delivery and proper storage. Maintains detailed records of event assets, promotional items, and booth components.
• Event Performance Measurement : Tracks the effectiveness of trade shows and corporate events by analyzing metrics such as leads captured, sales follow-up activity, attendee traffic, engagement levels, and overall costs.
• Marketing & Promotion : Collaborates with the marketing team to develop pre-event and post-event campaigns, including email outreach, social media, and promotional collateral. Ensures consistent brand messaging across all event touchpoints. Supports the development of event-specific content such as presentations, signage, and giveaways.
• Client Summit & Internal Events : Leads planning and execution of the company’s annual client summit, including venue logistics , agenda development, speaker coordination, and attendee experience. Supports internal corporate events such as town halls, leadership offsites, and employee engagement initiatives.

Required Skills & Abilities :

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Annual Salary Range :   $75,000 - $85,000

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Corporate Events Manager