Team Lead – Event Management

🔥 15 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $113.9k - $131k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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FIRST

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501 - 1000 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency that specializes in connecting people to the world’s top brands through storytelling and creative experiences. Operating in 12 countries with over 900 team members, FIRST offers a range of services including event management, production, marketing communications, and branding. The agency is recognized for its expertise in both live and virtual events, providing solutions that encompass strategy, design, technology, and delivery. With accolades from multiple industry organizations, FIRST collaborates with clients across various sectors, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the events services landscape.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Team Manager on the strategic approach to a dedicated client account • Provide on-the-ground insight into client business and identify opportunities • Manage multiple company and client initiatives simultaneously • Support C-level and senior stakeholders • Manage key business relationships and team operations • Support planning, venue sourcing, attendee data management, roadshow management or event technology workstreams as assigned • Mentor and develop 5–12 direct reports • Conduct performance development conversations • Oversee team workload, capacity and pressure points through regular 1:1 meetings • Manage vacation schedules and approve monthly expenses • Maintain strong client relationships • Support development opportunities, business coverage, continuity and succession planning • Participate in FIRST initiatives and extracurricular activities • Lead and motivate the team while fostering positive communication, inclusion and morale • Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding for direct report roles • Train and develop team members on best practices, suppliers, services and venues • Refine workstreams, improve efficiency, troubleshoot problems and optimize workflows • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements • Report potential concerns and successes to management • Manage assigned books of work end to end • Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders on event deliverables and objectives • Travel for onsite event management when necessary

🎯 Requirements

• People management experience required • Bachelor's Degree preferred • 8-10+ years’ event management experience, in the financial services industry (strongly preferred) or a corporate environment • Advanced experience of events and conferences, including C-level executive events, cocktail receptions, meetings and conferences • Experience with venue sourcing, including contracting, negotiation and commission collection, may be required • Experience with event and registration technology, particularly Cvent and Dealogic / Conference Manager, may be required • Experience with virtual platforms including Zoom, Webex and On24, may be required • Extensive experience working with and managing senior clients • Strong leadership experience • Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel • Extensive industry knowledge of new suppliers, venues, services and best practices • Strong client management skills • Ability to create best practice and take on new initiatives independently • Client-centric, approachable, adaptable to client needs and styles • Motivated self-starter able to take direction and work independently • Leadership, influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills • Strong communication skills and empathy for complex issues • Must live in the US • EST time zone location preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision, including the option of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) • 401 (k) • Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options • Generous Paid Time Off Allowance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Life, Disability & Pet Coverages • Wellness Stipend • Mobile Phone Allowance • Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more • Aura Identity Theft Protection • Discretionary Bonus Structure • Global Opportunities to work on projects across different locations