Operations Manager, Onsite Events

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $108,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Year end holiday closure

Job Description

Maritz is a leading company renowned for its decades of innovation and dedication to human connection, collaboration, and culture. Specializing in designing experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that drive measurable business impact, Maritz helps companies achieve their goals by inspiring their people to perform at their best. At the core of Maritz's success is a workplace environment that values employees as its greatest resource and champions their potential. This culture is reflected in high employee satisfaction, with nearly 90 percent of employees feeling supported by their managers, and 80 percent commending the company’s prioritization of well-being and flexible work-life balance. Maritz fosters an empowering atmosphere where flexibility and genuine care combine to help employees thrive while balancing personal priorities. This full-time, salaried position offers a compensation range of $100,000 to $108,000 based on experience and qualifications.

The role of Director of Operations at Maritz is pivotal in leading and supporting a dedicated team to ensure all customer service levels and account deliverables are met with excellence. This leadership role entails overseeing the sourcing and planning of client programs, managing client relationships, participating in operational and strategic meetings, and driving process improvements across the team. The Director of Operations acts as a subject matter expert who coaches and develops team members, ensuring consistent application of best practices and industry trends. Additional responsibilities include managing special projects and providing backup support to senior leadership as needed. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in event planning, program management, and team leadership, coupled with excellent communication skills and proficiency in technology tools. The role requires flexibility to accommodate event schedules, which may sometimes extend beyond traditional business hours. Overall, this position offers an opportunity for a motivated leader to shape impactful client experiences while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in meeting/event planning or hotel catering/convention sales
  • Strong knowledge of event program management and budget maintenance
  • Proven ability to lead teams and projects, including coaching and developing direct reports
  • Experience building and maintaining client relationships while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proficiency in G Suite and ability to learn new technology quickly

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in meeting/event planning or hotel catering/convention sales
  • Strong knowledge of event program management and budget maintenance
  • Proven ability to lead teams and projects, including coaching and developing direct reports
  • Experience building and maintaining client relationships while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proficiency in G Suite and ability to learn new technology quickly

Job Duties

  • Direct and support assigned team members in sourcing, planning, and executing client meetings and events
  • Lead team meetings to review productivity, deliverables, and service levels while promoting best practices and industry trends
  • Act as a subject matter expert to ensure consistency and training across the team
  • Work 1:1 with employees to identify areas of improvement, growth and opportunities
  • Review, track and/or approve vacation time, expense reports, payroll, time and other employee systems for direct reports
  • Participate in client meetings to review operational processes, resolve challenges, and maintain satisfaction
  • Manage relationships with service partners to ensure alignment and quality
  • Oversee implementation of SOPs, process improvements, and metric tracking for assigned teams
  • Manage special projects and provide backup support for the Director of Operations as needed

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