Event Manager III

Maritz is a renowned company with decades of experience in delivering innovative solutions and fostering a culture where human connection and collaboration are fundamental. As a global leader in the design and delivery of customer loyalty, engagement, and incentive programs, Maritz works with a diverse range of clients across various industries to help them achieve their business goals. The company’s core philosophy centers around the belief that people and their potential are the greatest resources for success. This principle shapes the company culture, encouraging teamwork, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. Maritz is dedicated to creating a flexible work environment that enables employees to excel professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Recent employee feedback highlights Maritz’s supportive management style and its prioritization of employee appreciation and well-being, which contribute to a thriving workplace.

The role of Event Manager III at Maritz is a pivotal position responsible for acting as the primary client point of contact for meetings and events held onsite at the client's campus. This role involves managing meetings and events by implementing strategic plans, delivering objectives, and overseeing logistical execution. The Event Manager III must work closely with clients to understand their goals and ensure that all event components align with these objectives. This position requires a high level of coordination, from program planning to providing exceptional customer service throughout the events. The role entails supporting the client Product Area in planning, strategy development, budgeting, content creation, and production needs for their annual event calendar. The Event Manager III also serves as the Product Area Brand Ambassador at events and participates in related meetings. They are tasked with executing large-scale, complex, executive-level events with attendance exceeding 2,500 participants. Additionally, the role includes leading the New Hire Series, managing structure, design, content, communication, and vendor relationships for catering, production, and onsite event execution.

The Event Manager III collaborates with various service partners such as catering, facilities, technology and AV, executive production, security, transportation, and janitorial teams to ensure high-quality event services. They are responsible for outlining event deliverables, creating project timelines, maintaining event workbooks, and communication plans to guarantee precise and timely event execution. Site inspections, proactive client communication, tracking updates in the event management system, and partnering with onsite event specialists for logistics review are also critical responsibilities. The Event Manager III leads pre-con meetings and manages the scheduling and readiness of meeting spaces, while overseeing event team storage, inventory, swag, and supply management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that champions innovation and values human connection while managing large, high-impact events. This is a hybrid or onsite role depending on client and venue requirements, with minimal travel primarily for onsite support as needed. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Maritz provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year-end holiday closure, among other benefits. Maritz is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace and requires permanent work authorization in the U.S. without sponsorship.