Events Manager

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Events Manager delivering YPO’s curated in-person and virtual experiences for global business leaders. Managing event strategy, budgets, vendors, logistics, and member engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with YPO members, spouses/partners, and internal stakeholders to co-create high-impact events
  • Lead the full lifecycle of complex in-person and virtual events, including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation
  • Act as virtual event producer when required
  • Build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT considerations, and complete reconciliation within 60 days
  • Independently manage event budgets from USD 50K to 3M without overspending
  • Negotiate and execute vendor and service agreements with the contracts team
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on event marketing plans
  • Source, negotiate, and manage venues, accommodations, food and beverage, audiovisual, transportation, and materials vendors
  • Identify and mitigate event risks and implement safety, security, and contingency measures
  • Create and maintain event-specific Master Event Plans
  • Lead discovery calls, planning meetings, site visits, onsite coordination, vendor management, and staff support
  • Collect attendee feedback, lead debriefs, and document learnings and best practices
  • Complete event close-out activities and reporting within 60 days post-event
  • Ensure compliance with YPO processes, procedures, and the Event Management Toolkit
  • Drive continuous improvement and support team and organizational priorities

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in event design or management
  • Preferably experience in an association environment working with C-suite executives
  • At least 2+ years of virtual event experience
  • Experience with Cvent, Zoom, Adaptive, Salesforce and other online platforms preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office skills/software and database management
  • Experience with luxury or incentive events preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, approximately 25–30% per year
  • Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours across multiple time zones
  • Ability to work for extended hours at a computer screen
  • Preferred certifications include Cvent, Virtual Event, CMM, CMP, and PMP

Benefits:

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Comprehensive rewards package focused on wellbeing and growth