Events Manager

🕒 May 12

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🎪 Events

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Access

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1969

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

B2B • Enterprise

Access is a 55-year-old destination management and event design company that creates large-scale conferences, incentive trips, single-night events, and bespoke corporate experiences across the U. S. As a coast-to-coast DMC and event design consultancy, Access combines local teams, disciplined procurement, award-winning creative, and a focus on sustainability and community impact (Access Impact) to deliver purpose-driven, high-touch events for corporate and institutional clients. The company emphasizes strategic planning, design thinking, and long-term client relationships, with high repeat rates and client satisfaction.

📋 Description

• Provide operational solutions to our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies. • Manage all vendors required for a program. • Own the Statement of Work, any additional deposit requests, and final invoicing. • Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence. • Upsell services that would improve the client experience. • Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals. • Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel • Salesforce database management regarding ASO’s and Vendor information, in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved. • Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met

🎯 Requirements

• 2 – 5 years experience managing multiple clients and programs • Demonstrated success in planning and executing events • Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented • Strong organization and time management skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses • Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans • 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately) • Monthly cell phone stipend • Generous PTO • Sick days • 9 full holidays • 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early • 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice • ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals) • Extensive menu of health plans to choose from • Paid parental leave • Pet insurance program • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) • Mentorship program • “Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics • State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training • Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development