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Event Manager / Venue Operations Manager

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

flexible schedule
bonus potential
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
collaborative work environment

Job Description

Maritz is a renowned company with decades of innovation and perseverance that has shaped a culture deeply rooted in human connection and collaboration. It is widely recognized for helping companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best through well-designed experiences, incentives, and recognition programs. Maritz’s approach goes beyond just client services; it also focuses inwardly on building strong, supportive teams that empower employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Nearly 90% of employees feel their managers care about their concerns and feel genuinely appreciated, reflecting a workplace where respect and recognition are central to the company... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum 3+ years of experience in meeting or event planning
  • strong knowledge of event or program management and budget maintenance
  • proven client relationship skills
  • professional verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands
  • proficiency with G-Suite tools and Microsoft Office
  • ability to learn new technology quickly

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum 3+ years of experience in meeting or event planning, including incentives, association, corporate events, hotel catering, convention services, or sales
  • strong knowledge of event or program management and budget maintenance with exposure to project planning
  • proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
  • professional verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands effectively
  • strong proficiency with G-Suite tools, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new technology quickly

Job Duties

  • Plan and design events within assigned venue spaces
  • serve as the primary point of contact for event hosts
  • outline event deliverables, develop project timelines, and create communication plans
  • coordinate and attend site inspections
  • lead working sessions with event hosts and program managers
  • maintain proactive communication with clients, ensuring expectations, objectives, and business rules are clearly understood and documented
  • track and report event changes, assure supplier readiness, and schedule and lead pre-con meetings
  • implement events onsite during operational dates, overseeing catering, facilities, technology and AV, executive production, security, transportation, janitorial, and other internal partners
  • serve as the primary point of contact for event attendees and guests
  • support registration, attendee check-in, and giveaway distribution
  • anticipate challenges onsite and resolve issues promptly
  • direct team members and collaborate with third-party suppliers as needed
  • manage VIP logistics, ensure attendee privacy and facility security, and support emergency response best practices
  • perform venue quality audits to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness
  • submit facility work orders and oversee quick-turn event setups and strikes
  • own venue standard operating procedures
  • manage the venue calendar
  • oversee space booking
  • accurately track and input event details
  • uphold venue standards and represent the venue professionally

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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