Commercial Event Manager

Event Marketing Manager

Direct Hire 

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute strategic event and client engagement programs.
• Analyze event performance and ROI to improve future initiatives.
• Develop premium client experiences that increase engagement and retention.
• Coordinate budgets, vendor partnerships, contracts, and event logistics.
• Create standardized event processes, playbooks, and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally to align event strategy with sales and marketing objectives.
• Oversee client entertainment programs and special engagement opportunities.
• Travel as needed to manage on-site event execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, or client engagement.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale events from planning through execution.
• Strong organizational, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Experience using CRM platforms and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.