Event Manager

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

hybrid work environment

Job Description

Octane is a distinguished organization dedicated to advancing the Southern California tech and medtech ecosystem by fostering connections among people, resources, and capital. Established in 2002, Octane has become the central convening body for innovation in this vibrant region, hosting seven signature annual events that attract leaders in ophthalmology, aesthetics, cardiovascular, neuro, and other technological fields. These events, coupled with monthly programs and over 50 annual partners, strengthen the network and collaboration opportunities across the industry. Beyond convening, Octane supports the growth of technology companies through its LaunchPad SBDC accelerator, which has assisted over 2,000 companies since 2010, resulting in the creation of nearly 37,000 high-paying jobs and more than $11 billion in capital infusion. The organization also addresses capital access challenges for startups and scale-ups, offering solutions through venture capital, private investors, and peer groups for CEOs and marketing leaders. Additionally, Octane serves as a global hub for AI innovation and analytics, offering predictive insights to investors and driving decision intelligence.

Octane is now looking for an experienced Signature Event Manager to oversee their master event strategies and project plans for select high-profile signature events. This position involves conceptualizing, managing, and executing comprehensive event plans to enhance revenue, attendance, and return on investment across their flagship conferences and forums. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial oversight of events, developing compelling content including speakers and ancillary programs, and scaling events to maximize impact and engagement within the Southern California tech ecosystem. Building and nurturing strategic relationships with industry stakeholders including partners, physicians, investors, entrepreneurs, and universities will be integral to this role. The Signature Event Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams to align event goals with organizational objectives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality experiences in both virtual and physical formats. Managing vendor relationships, contracts, and partner events will also be key components of this role. This hybrid position is based in Newport Beach, CA, and offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K, and unlimited paid time off. Octane is committed to diversity and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to their mission of creating more than 55,000 high-paying tech jobs in Southern California by 2030.

Job Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of experience with corporate event planning
Proven ability to monitor and meet financial goals
Experience leading and managing committees at the C-level
Experience handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Experience working in team environments
Prior sales and marketing experience preferred
Knowledge and experience of virtual/hybrid events and platforms
Background in entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, tech, and/or medtech preferred

Job Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years of experience with corporate event planning
Proven ability to monitor and meet financial goals
Experience leading and managing committees at the C-level
Experience handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Experience working in team environments
Prior sales and marketing experience preferred
Knowledge and experience of virtual/hybrid events and platforms
Background in entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, tech, and/or medtech preferred
Superior leadership skills
Ability to create new comprehensive event strategies to increase engagement, drive revenue and achieve organizational goals
Effective verbal and written communication, including public speaking
Critical thinking skills to solve problems and contribute to goals
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain high productivity
Strong contributor in collaborative team environments
Acute attention to detail
Self-starter with initiative
Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Job Duties

Conceptualize, manage and execute master strategy and project plans for select signature events
Manage event and program financials, including revenue and expenses
Develop and manage event content, including topics, speakers and ancillary events, leveraging company boards and advisory committees
Scale events by increasing revenue, number of attendees, and ROI to constituents and the ecosystem
Create and foster key relationships with industry, partners, physicians, investors, entrepreneurs and universities
Work collaboratively with team members to achieve organizational and event goals
Identify and facilitate discussions to ensure the highest quality event experience in digital or physical format
Manage event vendor relationships and contracts
Manage partner and department events as assigned
Other event-related duties as assigned