Senior Events Manager
Senior Events Manager
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Job Description
About Flexport:
At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business society and the environment Come join us.
The opportunity:
Flexport is seeking a seasoned Senior Events Manager with extensive experience in orchestrating largescale highproduction events. This leadership role encompasses full responsibility for the planning and management of Flexportrun events including our prominent annual customer conference. The Senior Events Manager will ensure the delivery of toptier event experiences that effectively represent Flexports brand and meet strategic business objectives.
You will:
- Strategic Event Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies that align with corporate goals managing all facets from conceptualization to completion.
- EndtoEnd Conference Management: Lead the planning and followup of major conferences overseeing every detail from logistics to content and participant engagement.
- Agency and Vendor Coordination: Identify onboard and serve as the primary liaison with event agencies and external vendors ensuring collaboration and alignment with event objectives.
- Budget Oversight: Create manage and reconcile event budgets optimizing expenditures to maximize return on investment while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and alignment on event goals and .
- OnSite Event Leadership: Travel to event locations to oversee venue selection setup realtime management and postevent evaluations.
- Creative and Brand Integration: Collaborate with creative teams to develop engaging and innovative event concepts that resonate with the brand and enhance company culture.
- Crossfunctional Collaboration: Work across Flexport with crossfunctional teams including product technology marketing and sales to ensure alignment and integration of event strategies with broader business objectives.
You should have:
- Proven Leadership: 1012 years of experience in event management with a track record of successfully leading largescale events from start to finish.
- Conference Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead and execute all aspects of a conference managing complexities and delivering exceptional results.
- Strong Vendor Management Skills: Extensive experience in managing relationships with event agencies vendors and other external partners.
- Exceptional Organizational Skills: Outstanding ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously maintaining focus on details and deadlines.
- Communication Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Budget Management: Skilled in budget development and fiscal management with a keen understanding of how to optimize resources.
- Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel frequently for onsite event management and coordination.
Additional Requirements:
- A proactive strategic mindset with a solutionoriented approach to challenges.
- High judgment and decisionmaking ability in fastpaced environments.
- A creative eye for presentation and design ensuring impactful and onbrand event experiences.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Flexport our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex national origin age physical and mental disability health status marital and family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
