B2B Events Manager

Role Overview

• Manage live events, driving customer experience to an all-time high.
• Oversee creative delivery of concept, vision, communications, registration, set-up, technology, and logistics, working with internal and external partners in all live events.
• Conduct site visits and present information to company partners.
• Manage the timeline for event deliverables and the team members responsible for the action (i.e. marketing, content, and sales).
• Help develop concepts/solutions for custom event pitches
• Prioritize competing tasks with ease and manage deadline
• Source, negotiate terms, and manage vendors/contractors for event production, including venues, F&B, and printers.
• Negotiate all costs related to show production, features, and staffing.
• Manage insurance requirements
• Oversee the conference producers, deadlines and delivery milestones.
• Manage sponsor communications and oversee deliverables.
• Budget management, ensuring accurate forecasts, maintenance and reconciliation of the budget.
• Communicate with sponsors to fulfill their operational contractual arrangements.
• Produce post-event reports with recommendations and developments.
• Manage Show Daily distribution at major trade shows, including hotel room drops and show floor distribution

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience at the event producer/event manager level in a conference or tradeshow environment.
• Expertise in managing end-to-end execution of live events, including high-profile and complex productions.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and delivering under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills when working with sponsors, partners, and team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to a high standard of work.
• Experience managing the event project team and external vendors.
• Proficiency in budget management, including accurate forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, project management tools (e.g., Asana), and event-specific software.

Benefits

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan