Senior Event Manager
Senior Event Manager
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Job Description
Visa is seeking a highly motivated Senior Event Manager to drive strategy and execution of select Visa events including client conferences and trade shows. Reporting to a Director of External Events this role requires a customercentric focus and a strategic mindset while managing the conception execution content production onsite management and postevent reconciliation of select events.
Responsibilities include:
Program Lead for assigned events. Oversee project meetings and communicating clear agendas and followup actions with project team and key stakeholders.
Developing event project plans including strategy goals metrics timeline and roles and responsibilities
Develop and execute trade show strategies and plans in alignment with company goals.
Develop and manage trade show budgets ensuring costeffective solutions and adherence to financial constraints.
Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create compelling booth presentations promotional materials and lead generation strategies.
Ensure compliance with all trade show regulations and requirements.
Train and manage onsite staff and volunteers to effectively represent the company and engage with attendees.
Track and analyze trade show performance metrics including lead generation attendee engagement and return on investment (ROI).
Managing the vendor and venue selection process in coordination with Sourcing and Finance teams. Communicate with chosen vendors and suppliers throughout the event cycle.
Invoice and budget tracking. Escalating unforeseen changes to necessary stakeholders.
Event design and audience experience development working with stakeholders to determine needs and desired outcomes for event audience
Hotel room block and venue management
Manage run of show content production audio visual needs and vendors
Attendee communications registration management and mailbox management
Registration and mobile app development
Onsite delivery and execution
Post event reconciliation surveys and reporting
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 23 set days a week (determined by leadership/site) with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least
5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or
2 years of work experience with a PhD
68 years of experience in event program management and operations with
tradeshow design and management experience
Preferred Qualifications
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or
more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters
MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
Demonstrated exceptional project management organization and planning
skills applied in a fast paced multitasking environment
Must possess a passion for events and indepth understanding of how events
engagement bolsters brand drives regional and global business strategy
supports business objectives and aligns with the overall marketing and
communications strategy of a global organization
Creative approach to development of event concepts think outside the box
with a desire to constantly innovate and improve all event aspects
Excellent communication negotiation and relationship management skills
particularly with senior executive level stakeholders
Willing to challenge the status quo and look at things from a different angle
Proactively bring forward new ideas and look for innovative solutions that help
simplify processes
Selfdirected personality that takes a proactive handson role in problem
solving decisionmaking creating new procedures and innovating new ways to
enhance existing processes
Strong customer orientation. Look to deliver impactful and beneficial meetings
for clients and attendees with a focus on quality
Driven selfstarter with an ability to prioritize projects in a deadline driven
environment
Must be able to facilitate domestic and international meeting programs as
required. Job requires 1520 percent overnight travel and from timetotime
overtime and weekend work
Additional Information :
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 510% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 142200.00 to 206350.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
