Walkerdunlop

Event Manager

Charlotte, NC, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $44,000.00 - $73,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Walker & Dunlop is a leading provider of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to enabling real estate owners and operators to realize their visions for vibrant communities where people can live, work, shop, and play. As one of the largest financial services firms in the sector, Walker & Dunlop has established itself as a trusted partner driving meaningful social, environmental, and economic transformations in the communities it serves. With a strong reputation for excellence and a dedication to innovation, the company supports a broad spectrum of real estate projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience owning events
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with vendor management
  • Proficiency in event management software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Ability to provide high-quality customer service
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Willingness to work from office Tuesday through Thursday, with hybrid flexibility

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience owning events
  • Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced event environment
  • Apply big picture thinking with a natural tendency to anticipate implications and needs beyond the immediate task
  • Strong vendor management experience, including sourcing, coordination and oversight of implementation
  • Deliver clear, targeted communication, adapting style to internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors
  • Provide high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders and external clients
  • Evaluate new information and apply sound judgment to support effective problem-solving and decision-making
  • Collect, assess, and analyze information from multiple sources to develop recommendations
  • Collaborate proactively with team members and support key departmental functions and initiatives
  • Experience with event management software to support registration, logistics, and overall event operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Additional skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, Bizzabo, Box, Asana

Job Duties

  • Independently manage and own assigned meetings and events across the full event life-cycle, including all logistical and operational coordination
  • Plan and oversee end-to-end event timelines and project plans to ensure efficient execution, timely delivery, and adherence to budget
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person interactions, proactively streamlining processes to minimize client effort throughout the event lifecycle
  • Leverage event management platforms (Bizzabo, project management software (Asana), and CRM (Salesforce) tools to organize event details, monitor progress, and maintain accurate attendee and client records
  • Assist in execution of large company events to include Summer Conference and All Company Retreat, as assigned
  • Administrative support to include but not limited to research and data collection, executing event payment processes, and post event documentation
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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