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Were looking for an Events Manager in the Charleston area!
About the Job
As an Events Manager at Access you will work both strategically and tactically to deliver exceptional events that create WOW for our amazing clients. Youll collaborate with teams across the company especially the Sales and Creative Teams. Youll drive operational excellence in all event areas including client service venue management production coordination vendor management transportation coordination contract negotiation and event staff management.
What Youll Be Doing
Provide operational solutions to our clients always looking for improvements and efficiencies.
Manage all vendors required for a program.
Own the Statement of Work any additional deposit requests and final invoicing.
Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence.
Upsell services that would improve the client experience.
Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals.
Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel
Salesforce database management regarding ASOs and Vendor information in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved.
Ensure that KPIs and Key Results are measured and met
About Access
Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.
About You
We know that theres no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of nice-to-haves but dont let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best most creative talent on our team.
Nice-to-haves:
2 5 years experience managing multiple clients and programs.
Demonstrated success in planning and executing events.
Self-motivated customer-focused and team-oriented
Strong organization and time management skills.
Why Access
CULTURE & EXTRAS
Certified as a Great Place to Work 3 years in a row and counting!
50 years in the industry!
Women-owned and women-led
Fun creative and supportive culture
Focus on recognition and employee value including annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat to connect learn and have fun together
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to connect learn and celebrate wins
COMPENSATION
Highly competitive total compensation including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year up to 4% of salary matched vested immediately
Monthly cell phone stipend
WORK LIFE BALANCE
Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
HEALTH WELLNESS AND FAMILY
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentorship program
Masterclasses in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development
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Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age disability or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Required Experience:
Manager