Senior Event Manager at FIRST
FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients across financial services, technology, new and traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, Global Agency of the Year, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.
What You Would Get To Do
The Senior Event Manager will consistently deliver exceptional service to our client through strong operational and logistical management. This role is responsible for coordinating and/or executing events within client meeting spaces. It requires solid operational understanding and practical experience in event logistics and venue management. As part of the FIRST Solutions team, you will represent the FIRST brand on-site at a well-known tech company and work with internal teams to coordinate the logistical needs of the event space.
Your Contributions
* Provides consultative planning support for Event Hosts to ensure an exemplary event experience
* Discovers Event Host objectives and requirements for live and digital events
* Oversees organization of logistics, decor, entertainment, catering, and all other event needs
* Recommends event enhancements to achieve desired objectives
* Reviews meeting spaces to ensure proper space assignment
* Informs Space & Service Coordinator of space needs and changes for digital and on-site events
* Updates group information in internal systems in a timely manner
* Periodic checks of event spaces and setups to ensure service delivery
* Provides onsite support during event execution, coordinating with the Event Service Specialist
* Creates, manages, and distributes event details using approved templates to stakeholders and service lines
* Conducts post-event debriefs and communicates comments or issues to service teams
* Collaborates with departments to develop and deliver event requirements and deliverables, including communications, calendars, registrations, surveys, and wrap-up reports
* Coordinates with facilities on all event details (audio/visual, decor, catering, security, entertainment, premiums, transportation)
* Creates in-depth event concepts aligned with strategy and innovation
* Manages multiple programs/events across industry verticals with creative execution
* Performs site visits and manages high-profile/complex events, including global multi-region events
* Mentors teammates, conducts group meetings, and trains new employees
What We Are Looking For
* 5-7 years of progressive experience in event coordination or corporate meeting planning
* Strong experience coordinating meetings/conferences from 50 to 300+ attendees
* Experience with high-profile stakeholders and event agencies
* Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of stakeholders in fast-paced environments
* Ability to align meeting/event objectives with overall strategy and needs of the Host and event
* Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
* Ability to execute tasks independently and efficiently
* Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player
* Adaptability to changing demands and environments
* Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
* Ambitious, proactive, calm under pressure
* Experience working with large and complex databases
* Fluency in English; German is preferred
* Primary location with flexibility to deploy across the campus as required
* Commitment to health and safety policies and maintaining a clean, smart environment
* Ability to communicate effectively and keep management informed of issues affecting productivity
* Builds strong team relationships through positive communication
* Shares knowledge to enable the team to work smarter and more efficiently
* Supports ad hoc client requests as required
FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, or any other status protected by law. FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. If adjustments are needed for any candidate, please discuss opportunities or suitable roles.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Events Services
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