Great opportunity with exposure to several government and non-government leaders, with a lot of collaboration between departments.
Conference Manager
in Professional Services PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the coordination and management of all event planning activities, including vendor negotiation, venue selection, and contract management.
- Supervise a team of event planners and support staff, providing guidance and oversight on event-related tasks.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, vendors, and industry peers to stay informed on the latest event trends and technologies.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project timelines and deliverable schedules, ensuring all milestones are met within budget constraints.
- Conduct regular planning and strategy sessions with clients to define event goals, discuss logistics, and align expectations.
- Oversee the creation and management of event websites, registration processes, and virtual platforms.
- Manage on-site event execution, providing leadership and direction to ensure a seamless attendee experience.
- Prepare detailed reports on event outcomes, budget reconciliations, and attendee feedback to guide future event strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in event planning, with at least 5 years in a management role, preferably managing large-scale and high-profile events.
- Proven track record of managing events for federal clients and familiarity with Federal Travel Regulations.
- Expertise in using major event management and registration platforms such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or similar.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with teams, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
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