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Bessemer Trust

Events Manager

East Orange, NJ, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $170,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive base salary
Discretionary annual bonus
401(k) plan with profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement support
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
wellness programs
hybrid work environment
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-Term Disability coverage
long-term disability coverage
legal services
financial wellness plans

Job Description

Bessemer Trust is a premier multi-family office specializing in comprehensive wealth management services. Established in 1907 as the family office for the Phipps family, it has evolved over 118 years into one of the largest privately owned wealth management firms in the United States. Headquartered in New York's Rockefeller Center with 22 offices across the country, including a significant presence in Woodbridge, NJ, Bessemer Trust manages over $200 billion in assets for more than 3,100 wealthy families and individuals. The firm is known for its disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, family office services, and highly personalized client care. With... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Approximately 10 years of corporate event management experience
  • Experience in financial services or wealth management preferred
  • Proficiency in Zoom meeting and webinar management
  • Strong proficiency with Cvent and Salesforce
  • Knowledge of hotel and event contract negotiation
  • Willingness to work extended hours
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
  • High enthusiasm and service orientation
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professionalism and confidentiality

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Approximately 10 years of full-time corporate event management experience
  • Experience in financial services or wealth management preferred
  • Proficiency in managing Zoom meetings and webinars
  • Strong proficiency with Cvent and Salesforce
  • Knowledge of hotel and event contract negotiation
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
  • Highly enthusiastic and service-oriented professional
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-through
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Job Duties

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage approximately 125 events annually across the U.S., ranging in size from 15 to 500 attendees
  • Utilize Cvent, Salesforce, and Zoom for event planning, registration, tracking, and execution
  • Align with key stakeholders, business objectives, and audience expectations
  • Partner with colleagues to support the planning, development, and execution of various events including conferences, breakfasts, luncheons, cocktail receptions, dinners, sporting events, and sponsorships
  • Manage both in-person and virtual event platforms
  • Source and evaluate venues
  • Negotiate contracts with hotels and vendors including food, beverage, decor, audio-visual, entertainment, and transportation
  • Review and approve banquet event orders ensuring accuracy and alignment with objectives
  • Develop and maintain detailed event budgets with cost-control strategies
  • Oversee invitation process including content, proofreading, design coordination, and delivery
  • Collaborate with a team of approximately 10 cross-functional employees to maintain brand standards
  • Travel to and attend select regional and national events for on-site execution and engagement
  • Stay current on hospitality, travel, and industry trends

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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