Events Manager

24 hours ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Global Payments Inc. Full time

Description
As our
Events Manager
you will lead planning and execution of mid-to-large scale events. Manages full event lifecycle, vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Responsible for measurable event impact.

*Job Responsibilities*

  • Owns mid-to-large scale events (regional conferences, larger trade shows, multi-day workshops, etc.)
  • Manage event budgets, vendor contracts and payment schedules
  • Develop and execute event strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead pre-event meetings, stakeholder alignment and post-event debriefs
  • Oversee registration, onsite logistics, AV, catering and venue management
  • Analyze event performance (attendance, ROI, lead capture) and present reports
  • Mentor junior event coordinators and specialists
  • Ensure all events are aligned with the company's brand and messaging
  • Assess potential risks related to event execution (weather, health protocols, vendor reliability, etc.) and develop contingency plans
  • Collaborate cross functionally with other marketing teams (demand gen, product marketing, creative services) to maximize the impact and value of events
  • Source and evaluate event venues catering services, entertainment and other event suppliers.
  • Gather feedback from attendees, stakeholders, and team members to assess the success of the event and report out
  • Other projects as assigned

Skills

  • Skills / Knowledge - Experience executing events with attendees. Strong negotiation, vendor management and budget skills.
  • Job Complexity - Ability to manage timelines, budgets and stakeholders for mid-size events. Proficiency in event/project management software (Wrike, Cvent, Monday, etc.). Can work as a team with other planners on large scale events. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
  • Supervision - Indpendantly leads mid-to-large scale events.
  • Communication skills - strong customer service and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications/Education

  • Bachelor's Degree, Combination of relevant training and/ or experience in lieu of degree
  • Early career, 4-6 years event planning experience (including events with attendees) and/or trade show management
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation encouraged
  • Travel will be required, up to 25% annually

At Global Payments our vision is to be "Champions of Inclusion." We are fully committed and focused on creating a better tomorrow in the communities in which we live and work. We aspire to ensure fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all team members. We believe all team members should be able to bring their true, authentic selves to the workplace and feel accepted, engaged and understood.

Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service. To learn more, review our Benefits page at:

Applicants MUST be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over Sponsorship of an Employment and/or Student Visa at this time or any time in the near future for sponsorship.

This position is eligible to be considered for remote hiring anywhere in the USA.

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