Director of Event Operations

NYC, NY, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $65.00 - $75.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

remote work

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Our company is a leading global organization recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation across diverse industries, with a focus on delivering impactful solutions that drive business success. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. As an established leader in our field, we are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous development opportunities and a culture that values integrity, professionalism, and a forward-thinking approach.

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Job Requirements

proven ability to interact with executive and senior management with confidence, polish, and professionalism
demonstrated success leading end-to-end planning and execution of internal meetings, large-scale conferences, tradeshows, client hospitality programs, and virtual experiences
strong vendor and partner management skills including negotiating with tradeshow partners, overseeing booth builds, and managing on-site planners
expertise in creating best-in-class attendee experiences from registration and communications through on-site delivery and post-event measurement
ability to manage event marketing timelines including collateral creation, invitation workflows, gifting programs, room block coordination, lead-gen tools, and inventory management
experience building event pages, registrations, and virtual event platforms with required Cvent experience
strong analytical skills with experience tracking performance metrics and producing data-driven reporting
proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint with an ability to create polished, executive-ready deliverables
exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize and pivot seamlessly
high degree of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and comfort making decisions in real time

Job Qualifications

7-10 years of experience in event strategy, planning, and execution
strong negotiation skills and experience working with external trade and marketing vendors
outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an executive-ready presence
proven ability to collaborate across complex organizations and deliver initiatives on time and within budget
strong project management rigor with a commitment to continuous improvement
data-driven mindset with experience defining success metrics and enhancing customer experience strategy
ability to motivate, influence, and align diverse stakeholders toward common outcomes
exceptional attention to detail with proactive problem-solving
strong budgeting experience and financial acumen
high responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
deep client-service orientation with a passion for hospitality and memorable experiences
commitment to learning, teamwork, and maintaining a positive, solutions-driven attitude

Job Duties

Lead tactical and logistical planning of meetings and events including regional meetings, symposiums, product launches, and senior-level engagements
oversee event deliverables such as agendas, run-of-show documents, creative assets, invitations, communications, gifting, and lead-generation materials
manage registration platforms, monitor attendee data, analyze performance metrics, and provide reporting and insights
manage relationships with external partners including creative agencies, tradeshow organizers, booth vendors, hospitality providers, and production teams
collaborate with corporate communications, PR, sales, marketing, corporate travel, and internal SMEs to ensure alignment of messaging and event objectives
negotiate booth locations, sponsorship packages, and marketing opportunities to maximize visibility and ROI
lead pre- and post-event briefings, document learnings, and establish best practices
partner with global events leadership to innovate and elevate the impact of global events
ensure disciplined budget management, timeline adherence, and high-quality execution

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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