Event Marketing Manager
talentpluto
USA (Remote)
$100K/yr - $130K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level2+ years exp.
21 hrs ago
Events Activation Manager
San Francisco, CA (On-site)
$85K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own and optimize live events programs by aligning strategy, logistics, and budget to maximize impact across partner teams.
- Own cross-functional event planning and vendor negotiations to deliver on ambitious objectives and measurable success metrics.
- Lead budgeting, contracting, and on-site execution while driving post-event evaluations and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate team development and brand-aligned activation, with a view to trend-spotting and strategic insights for future programs.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Serves as key point person with business partners to keep all functional areas updated on key initiatives for assigned programs
- Consults on event strategy, objectives and program goals and makes recommendations to achieve minimum spend for maximum impact
- Plays an integral role in managing communication and logistics throughout the planning process
- Works closely with event management colleagues to create opportunities for cross-firm collaboration in events
- Implements processes and best practices to benchmark and measure program objectives
- Possesses knowledge of contractual language as it pertains to meetings and events and applies this understanding during deliveries
- Negotiates with vendors to achieve maximum value for the best product and services
- Manages event budgets and ensures accuracy in developing estimates, working and actual spends
- Handles all event audio-video production from creative concept to final production
- Helps to develop success measures and evaluates all events against objectives, recommending areas for improvement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications, required
- Five (5) or more years of marketing / event planning experience, required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
- CRM experience, preferred
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory and/or professional services industries, preferred
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory and/or professional services industries, preferred
- CRM experience, preferred
- Experience planning budgets, negotiating and communicating with the clients
BDO USA
At BDO, our success is measured by what we achieve together. As a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, we put people first cultivating a conscious, caring corporate culture that empowers our professionals and clients to thrive. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver innovative solutions, actionable insights, and trusted guidance for middle market businesses and global organizations.We help clients navigate complex financial, regulatory, and operational challenges, unlocking growth and value at every stage. By fostering a collaborative environment, we support the development of our people, the success of our clients, and the betterment of our communities. BDO’s insight-driven perspectives and tailored assurance, tax, and consulting services enable companies to move beyond business as usual—achieving exceptional outcomes.BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and each of its independent member firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a global network of trusted advisors dedicated to helping businesses succeed.
