Sr. Enterprise Brand Event Manager, Hybrid Florida

Responsibilities

• Concepts and executes the end-to-end production of these experiences with rigorous attention to detail, including all logistics and creative elements; digital and physical assets; audio/visual and live production; business presentation content development and speaker delivery; attendee management and communications; executive and V.I.P. requirements; recognition and rewards; deliberate moments of surprise and delight; transportation and other details as required
• Serves as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and executive sponsors, collaborating on event strategy and experience design to achieve organizational goals
• Measures, evaluates and reports on the effectiveness, efficiency and return on objectives/investments of event programs, at the individual and portfolio level
• Continuously improves the technology, processes, procedures and standards required to design, develop and deliver effective events — informed by progressive knowledge of industry trends, design trends and event management best practices
• Oversees compliance with applicable enterprise policies (e.g., corporate tax, procurement, risk, security) and financial/regulatory reporting requirements for events, partnering with corporate functions as needed
• Manages productive relationships with third-party vendors, suppliers and/or contractors to develop and deliver high-impact events that achieve business objectives
• Oversees vendor and supplier selection and performance to ensure quality, budget and brand standards are met
• Oversees the development and management of operating budgets for events and cost center budgets

Requirements

• 10+ years related work experience.
• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors, senior executives, and external top producing channel partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced event management processes and tools, budget management, industry standards, and best practices used to concept and implement executive-level meetings, board meetings, retreats, sales incentive events, product launches and/or tradeshows
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with negotiating contracts and/or managing external vendor or supplier relationships
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and mitigation practices related to event management (e.g., reputation management, travel risk, contractual risk, health, safety and security, and other risks)
• Demonstrated ability to concept, design and deliver creative, memorable experiences for senior executive and board-level audiences, with meticulous attention to detail and deliberate moments of surprise and delight incorporated throughout
• Ability to partner effectively with Brand & Creative teams to ensure experiences authentically reflect brand identity, tone and storytelling

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Meeting Professional designation or other related professional certification Knowledge of event technologies, including virtual and hybrid engagement platforms, AI-enabled event management tools, attendee engagement, surveys, and other industry technologies Knowledge of sustainable and responsible event practices (e.g., waste reduction, sourcing, carbon-conscious vendor and venue selection) Knowledge and experience working with enterprise processes, including corporate compliance, corporate tax, procurement, business assurance (e.g., business risk, audit and continuity), information technology, enterprise security, corporate travel and other corporate functions Hospitality industry experience (e.g., hotel, resort or luxury service operations) is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program