Event Manager

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Event Manager

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Event Manager for a contract position in Chicago, IL. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: The selected candidate would be accountable for providing day-to-day operational and coordination support for both internal and external events across all Lines of Business for the client. These events are highly visible and involve clients as well as senior-level executives. The role involves registration management, onsite execution, sourcing internal and external vendors/suppliers, and venue research & negotiations/contracting. Must represent the organization with professionalism, courtesy, and integrity. Candidate would be joining a well-established collaborative team. The selected candidate will be working closely with multiple stakeholders. There are regular team calls, weekly/biweekly check-ins, and training and mentoring with colleagues. The right candidate has a possibility of extension, and/or being converted to a permanent employee.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Delivery of consistently great client experiences through expertly managed events and meetings
Execution for internal & external conferences and events of cross-border groups
Develop and manage event calendars and Cvent need
Provide guidance and advice to clients on proper event logistics & details, based on objectives
Manage executives and clients as they participate in client events and conferences
Manage and work with colleagues and client's employees through meetings, events, and conferences
Provide administrative and shared service support roles around online registration management, tracking office administration and onsite event support staff as requested
Assist in creating synergies between Canada and U.S. Event-Based Marketing Team
Responsible for ensuring that standards are applied to all conferences and events
Responsible for quality control of conferences and events


Qualifications:Minimum 3 years work experience in event management/coordination
Candidate must be able to travel around the US can to Canada
Professional polish and ability to interact with senior executives and clients
Team player, motivated and committed, self-starter and quick learner, confident, assertive
Flexibility and ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve conflicts on-site
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Possess ability to manage and establish relationships with a large volume of stakeholders (internal and external clients, vendors/suppliers, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative problem solver with the ability to negotiate as required
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Cvent knowledge and experience preferred
University degree is preferred


Preferred:Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), or other event designation considered strong asset
Extroverted personality type, and comfortable with face-to-face interactions.
Previous event management experience with Financial Institutions or corporate environments


If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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