Events Manager

Role Overview

• A high-performing Events Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of curated in-person and virtual event experiences for the YPO community.
• Partner with key stakeholders and YPO members and/or spouses/partners to co-create innovative, high-impact events that align with member needs and organizational goals.
• Lead the full lifecycle of event planning and delivery, including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation, across multiple portfolios.
• Work closely with finance partners to build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT considerations, and ensure timely reconciliation post-event (within 60 days).
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to provide key event details and support the creation of targeted marketing plans that drive registration and engagement.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors and services, including venues, accommodations, food and beverage, audio visual, transportation, and materials using YPO’s preferred directories and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the implementation of necessary safety, security, and contingency measures for each event.
• Lead event discovery calls, planning meetings, and site visits. Provide full onsite or virtual event support to ensure seamless delivery.
• Collect attendee feedback, lead internal debriefs, and document key learnings and best practices for future reference.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in event design or management, preferably in an association environment working with C-suite executives.
• At least 2+ years of virtual event experience.
• Experience with Cvent, Zoom, Adaptive, Salesforce and other online platforms preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills/Software and database management.
• Experience with luxury or incentive event experience preferred.

Benefits

• EOE YPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• YPO takes pride in supporting a diverse workforce and demonstrates this through its policies and practices.
• YPO does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.