Lead Events Operations Strategist

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Argus Services Corporation Full time
Position: Senior Manager of Event Logistics

Location: Houston, TX

About Argus Services Corporation
Argus Services Corporation stands as a premier independent source of market insights for the global energy and commodity sectors. We provide essential price evaluations, news updates, analytical services, consulting expertise, data science tools, and industry conferences to clarify complex and opaque commodity markets.

With our headquarters in London and a workforce exceeding 1,400, Argus operates as an independent media entity with 30 offices strategically located in key commodity trading centers worldwide. Our data is trusted by companies, trading firms, and governments across 160 nations to inform decisions, analyze situations, manage risks, facilitate trading, and support long-term planning. Argus prices serve as reliable benchmarks globally for pricing transportation, commodities, and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and the global growth equity firm General Atlantic. We are dedicated to fostering career and personal development for all our employees, offering extensive training and career advancement opportunities, along with participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women's network. Our core values emphasize Excellence, Integrity, Partnership, and Inclusivity.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Manager of Event Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in the operational management and execution of our extensive portfolio of events. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Identifying and recommending venues, negotiating optimal agreements, and overseeing the entire process to secure contracts while collaborating with legal teams and adhering to internal policies.
  • Leading and managing event operations executives.
  • Taking ownership of logistics decisions, including supplier selections, and directing the on-site team to ensure successful event execution from start to finish.
  • Collaborating with Product & Regional Marketing teams to effectively promote events.
  • Monitoring and managing event budgets, ensuring adherence while maintaining a high-quality experience for attendees.
  • Coordinating with speakers, sponsors, and partners post-signup, working closely with the Conference Producer and Sponsorship Manager.
  • Providing monthly reports on event expenditures, including performance against established metrics, and making recommendations when targets are not met.
  • Organizing and producing all on-site signage, including stage setups, to fulfill internal requirements and sponsorship commitments.
  • Building internal relationships to ensure commercial alignment and effective event coordination.
  • Prioritizing client experience and excellence in event delivery.

Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics coordination for marketing events, business gatherings, or conferences.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a strong ability to network.
  • Proficient negotiation skills.
  • A process-oriented mindset and adept problem-solving abilities.
  • The capacity to take initiative and ownership of projects while also being a collaborative team player.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience in researching and analyzing event data to recommend enhancements.
  • Previous experience in line management is advantageous.

Attributes:
The successful candidate will be:
  • Passionate about events and contribute to a positive and energetic workplace culture.
  • A high-performing, confident, and results-driven individual.
  • Possessing clear and well-considered decision-making abilities.
  • Client-focused, balancing company interests with guest experiences.
  • Exhibiting a take-charge demeanor that inspires confidence and respect among team members, clients, and suppliers.
  • Skilled in diplomacy and tact when addressing challenges and managing conflicts.
  • Exhibiting sound judgment and a calm, methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Creative, generating innovative and fresh ideas for event delivery.
  • A natural role model, demonstrating support and patience.
  • Able to travel internationally as required.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary with performance bonuses, a hybrid work model, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, a group 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match, and generous vacation days that increase with tenure. Additionally, we provide a subsidized gym membership and extensive training opportunities, both internal and external.

Argus Services Corporation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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