Event Operations Manager

The Mission: Endeavor Business Media is a rapidly growing US-based B2B media and events company founded in 2017. Endeavor’s mission is to deliver the highest-quality content in the B2B markets we serve and to do so in the various, multi-channel formats that today’s industry professionals demand. From informative e-newsletters to in-depth monthly magazines to curated in-person events, Endeavor Business Media is committed to providing the best opportunities for professionals to stay knowledgeable and connect with marketplace colleagues that drive their industry forward.

The Team: Endeavor places a high importance on its data-driven core values of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork and being passionate about value creation in an environment that maintains minimal politics, directional clarity, high productivity and low turnover among good people. These values are adopted at all levels of the company across every sphere and give the company its operational advantage. Our departments and operating businesses have autonomy and place a high value on meritocracy, with a commitment to providing individuals with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Summary: Responsible for the planning, forecasting and execution of the event expense budget for all assigned events. Oversee and manage the strategy and logistics of multiple events annually.

Essentail Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Market Leaders and VPs/EVP of Event on the execution of the strategic vision of assigned events.
• Facilitate all event meetings, ensuring the team is working efficiently and successfully.
• Main point of contact for all event vendors, including but not limited to General Contractors, Venue, AV/Computer, Lead Retrieval and all labor needs.
• Coordinate and order all event show management requirements with all vendors that are on time, within budget and meet the quality standards.
• Monitor the fulfillment of contractual terms on all event agreements including payment schedules, insurance requirements, security procedures, etc.
• Create and update direct event expense preliminary cost analyses, forecasts, and budgets
• Work collaboratively with sales team to create attractive sponsorship packages, including but not limited to the creation of sponsorship price/cost analysis
• Ensure the adherence to all established event operations best practices, procedures, and timelines
• Cooperate and communicate with peers to facilitate and maintain a team approach in the production of all events
• Work with accounting on all post-event accruals in accordance with accounting guidelines and timelines.
• As necessary, coordinate and manage the relationship with external partners and associations related to an assigned Event
• Participate and support New Event launch planning and other strategic initiatives.
• Event logistics planning in office and onsite
• Event budget development, forecasting and reporting
• Attend meeting with event team as well as any other meetings as necessary
• Manage pop issues and incoming inquires
• Other management assigned projects

Core Competencies:

• Time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) to all levels of the company
• Ability to self-prioritize workload
• Flexible, team oriented personality
• Ideally previous experience with conference or tradeshow management or hotel/hospitality experience

Qualifications:

• Extensive excel experience , creating complex functions, formulas, protecting cells/worksheets, etc.
• Experience with contract review and negotiation a plus
• 5+ years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, or business

Approximately 25-35% travel required for this position.

We are excited to share that this position will be salary, or exempt, and the base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.

If you are hired for this position at Endeavor, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as hiring location, skillset, prior years’ experience, relevant education, certain degrees and certifications, training, and market considerations. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future & continued salary growth.

We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

• We offer competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 24/7 access to Telehealth services
• FSA and HSA pretax savings accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• A generous FTO policy
• 12 paid holidays!
• Tuition assistance
• Professional growth opportunities through continuing education
• Mentorship program
• Company Core Value Rewards
• Employee Retail & Travel discounts

To all current EBM employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the internal career center.

Endeavor Business Media is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.