Senior Event Manager

Our client, a large financial services company, is seeking an experienced Senior Events Manager for a 4-month contract assignment in Charlotte, NC.Job Description:The Events Management role coordinates and administers multiple media communications programs to promote product and organizational presence in marketplaces consistent with organizational objectives. Working independently under limited supervision, this job ensures activities and events are on brand and strategically valuable to the organization.Key Responsibilities and DutiesPlans events by identifying/negotiating price for event space, determining event agendas, coordinating event marketing, etc.Evaluates advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts and develops reports for senior management.Observes social, economic, and political trends that might have an effect on the organization, and makes recommendations to enhance the organization's image based on those trends.Works with advertising agencies to create a variety of publicity methods.Obtains relevant information from clients, such as product and organizational details, budget and marketing goals.Sets up exhibition space and displays promotional materials (e.g. brochures, product samples/demonstrations, coupons, branded merchandise, etc.).Reviews program budgets and measures lead generation resulting from events.Coordinates event catering, entertainment and company speakers/representation at booths and demonstrations.Manages the planning and logistical execution of internal corporate events including full business area onsite/offsite meetings, Leadership Team and Extended Leadership Team meetings hosted by our members of our Executive CommitteeManages the planning and logistical execution of large-scale, multi-day enterprise-wide events across diverse venues - including internal facilities and hotel properties –orchestrating simultaneous multi-location programming and ensuring seamless experiences across all sitesPartners with Event Sourcing to source venues and negotiate contracts for hotels, meeting spaces, and room blocks, and collaborates with CVENT representative to build and manage event registration websites and mobile applicationsManages comprehensive vendor and internal relationships to coordinate audio-visual, Zoom webinar, event décor, food and beverage, swag, entertainment, keynote speakers, security, photography, and transportationOversees event budgets through meticulous tracking and invoice management, ensuring spending stays within parameters while identifying potential cost savings and leveraging vendor benefits to optimize resourcesLeads strategic event planning and provides creative recommendations to maximize event impact and business outcomes, ensuring all elements authentically reflect and elevate brand identity and core valuesRequirements:University degree preferred3+ Years Required; 5+ Years PreferredPay Rate- $40.44/ hour