Manager, Event Planning

Overview

The Events Manager will play a crucial role in the planning, coordination, and execution of Orgill’s corporate event portfolio, with a primary focus on customer logistics for the annual Dealer Market (hosting over 15,000 attendees), events at the Orgill Innovation Center
, and other key internal and external gatherings. This role supports the Director of Event Services in managing hospitality, registration, and overall customer experience. The Events Manager will also supervise a team of event professionals/service providers, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality service.

• Dealer Market – Customer Logistics & Onsite Services:
  Assist the Director in the planning and execution of customer-facing logistics for Orgill’s annual Dealer Market.
• Oversee specific aspects of hotel block management, attendee registration, transportation logistics, and meeting room scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure a consistent and high-quality attendee experience.
• Contribute to event planning timelines, staffing schedules, and communication strategies for attendees and internal teams.
• Support the implementation of innovative event technologies and engagement strategies to enhance attendee experience.
• Innovation Center & Orgill Event Portfolio Support:
  Manage the scheduling, development, and execution of various events hosted at the Orgill Innovation Center, including customer tours, product showcases, and training events.
• Assist in the creation of new event formats and experiences aligned with Orgill’s customer engagement strategy.
• Support customer experience management across Orgill’s broader event portfolio, ensuring all touchpoints reflect Orgill’s values and service standards.
• Provide planning and logistical support for internal meetings, hosted gatherings, and other special events as needed.
• Team Supervision & Vendor Coordination:
  Supervise a team of event professionals/service providers focused on logistics, registration, food & beverage, travel coordination, and customer support.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships for hospitality, registration systems, and travel-related services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with Retail Services, Sales, Tech, senior management and all of Mar Com to ensure cohesive event execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact for cross-departmental event alignment, balancing stakeholder needs.
• Ensure coordination and consistency across departments throughout the planning and execution process.
• Budgeting & Reporting Support:
  Support the Director in developing and managing event-specific budgets, including vendor contracts, invoicing, and cost controls.
• Assist with budget forecasting and expense reconciliation, providing regular updates and variance reports.
• Contribute to tracking event performance metrics and leveraging post-event analytics to improve future planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive experience in corporate event planning or trade show logistics.
• Proven experience with hotel room block coordination and travel logistics.
• Experience in managing aspects of large-scale events and high-touch customer logistics.
• Strong leadership potential, excellent communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in G-Suite tools, Microsoft Office, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent-registration, diagramming, etc.)
• CMP certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours during event periods.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Wholesale