Access

Northeast

EventsManager

Chicago, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Events Manager at Access. Skills: operational excellence, client service, venue management, production coordination, vendor management, transportation coordination, contract negotiation, event staff management, budget management, gross profit goals, Salesforce database management, procurement. Provide operational solutions to our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies.. Manage all vendors required for a program.”

What You'll Achieve.

create WOW for our amazing clients; obtain gross profit goals; Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met

Industry & Context.

Northeast
Problems you'll solve

Provide operational solutions to our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies.

Eligibility Requirements

travel to venues and onsite support for event execution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 – 5 years experience managing multiple clients and programs, Demonstrated success in planning and executing events, Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented, organization and time management skills

What You'll Do.

Provide operational solutions to our clients

always looking for improvements and efficiencies.

Manage all vendors required for a program.

Own the Statement of Work

any additional deposit requests

Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence.

Upsell services that would improve the client experience.

Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals.

Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel

Salesforce database management regarding ASO’s and Vendor information

in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved.

Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with teams across the company, especially the Sales and Creative Teams.; Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel

Communication Scope

consistent communication

Process & Methodology

planning and executing events, managing multiple clients and programs

Full Job Description

Access Your Potential. Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it. We’re looking for an Events Manager in the Chicago area. While the role is remote, it does require travel to venues and onsite support for event execution. About the Job As an Events Manager at Access, you will work, both strategically and tactically, to deliver exceptional events that create WOW for our amazing clients. You’ll collaborate with teams across the company, especially the Sales and Creative Teams. You’ll drive operational excellence in all event areas, including client service, venue management, production coordination, vendor management, transportation coordination, contract negotiation and event staff management. What You'll Be Doing - Provide operational solutions to our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies. - Manage all vendors required for a program. - Own the Statement of Work, any additional deposit requests, and final invoicing. - Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence. - Upsell services that would improve the client experience. - Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals. - Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel - Salesforce database management regarding ASO’s and Vendor information, in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved. - Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met About Access Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients. About You We know that there’s no on

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