Senior Manager, Events Management

🔥 12 hours ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $85k - $100k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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Circana

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5001 - 10000 employees

🤝 B2B

💼 Consulting

B2B • Consulting

Circana is a market research company that specializes in measuring and accelerating demand for brands. They utilize big data and an AI data-visualization platform to tackle complex business challenges, guiding clients through innovation and meeting consumer demand. With over a century of combined experience from their legacy as IRI and NPD, Circana serves more than 7,000 global brands and retailers, providing insights into both online and in-store purchasing behavior. Their expertise is recognized by prominent media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, and The New York Times.

📋 Description

• Plan and execute assigned meetings, conferences, incentive programs, and corporate events aligned with business objectives and event strategies • Develop project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and execution frameworks • Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support event objectives and attendee experiences • Recommend process improvements and contribute to event management best practices • Manage room blocks, housing coordination, attendee accommodations, and related reporting • Coordinate venue operations, space planning, meeting room layouts, food and beverage requirements, signage, transportation, and accessibility • Support venue sourcing, contract review, negotiation, and supplier management • Manage rooming lists, Banquet Event Orders, and venue specifications • Manage approved event budgets, monitor expenditures, forecast costs, track variances, and identify savings opportunities • Oversee invoice processing, contract compliance, and financial reconciliation • Prepare budget updates, variance reports, and reconciliation summaries for leadership • Support onsite event operations and escalate significant risks • Coordinate vendors, contractors, temporary staff, and onsite resources • Manage VIP and executive experiences, speaker logistics, crisis response, and real-time issue resolution • Ensure compliance with safety protocols, risk management standards, and organizational policies • Share event management best practices and support team capability development

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered • 4-6+ years of progressive experience managing corporate meetings, conferences, incentive programs, or experiential events • Experience managing multiple events simultaneously, including event logistics, budgets, vendors, and onsite execution • Experience with venue sourcing, contract negotiation, housing management, registration management, supplier management, and event procurement processes • Experience developing, managing, and reconciling event budgets • Proficiency with event technology platforms, including Cvent, registration systems, mobile event applications, reporting tools, and related event technologies • Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills • Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and solution-oriented while managing competing priorities in fast-paced, high-visibility environments • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional evenings and weekends • Must possess a valid passport, or be eligible and legally authorized to obtain one for international business travel • Must be able to work primarily within Central or Eastern Time business hours • Background check may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus pay eligibility • Paid time off • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Flexible and accommodating work environment • Continuous learning and growth opportunities • Inclusive workplace • Domestic and international travel opportunities