Events Manager

We are a global engagement marketing agency that creates human‑centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth. Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not‑for‑profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise:
Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions. We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.

To serve as an event manager for a variety of associations and/or corporate clients. #LI-Remote

$60,000 - 70,000

• Serve as Event Manager for a variety of clients, prioritizing effectively.
• Serve in a support role for other client events, as needed.
• In collaboration with the Sourcing team, work with the client on location RFP, solicitation, negotiations, contracting and management.
• Manage vendor solicitation, RFP process, contract negotiations and management.
• Manage comprehensive event logistics in advance, on‑site, and post‑conference to include site selection, room sets, audio visual, food & beverage, décor, signage, etc.
• Manage and coordinate all vendors and staff through comprehensive event resume to include logistical facets for hotel, convention center, and applicable vendors.
• Evaluate and maintain event budgets against pre‑set spending limits.
• Provide clients with accurate budget estimates pre‑event and ensure post‑event billing reflects these estimates.
• Maintain department files and historical documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3-7 years of event experience.
• Experience in association or corporate markets and a multi‑client environment preferred.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience and understanding of how to create event specs.
• Experience drafting and managing event budgets.
• Experience working in Cvent and/or Map Your Show, a plus.
• VIP customer service, ability to deliver white‑glove service.

• CMP preferred.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• VIP customer service; ability to deliver white‑glove service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Team focus with independent judgment and vision.
• Solutions‑oriented, creative problem solver.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamically changing environment.
• Eager to learn with a desire for career growth in the events industry.

• Cvent, Map Your Show or other event technologies, a plus.

• Travel:
  Approximately 20%, chiefly 4-5 day blocks of time.

• PTO.
• 13 paid company holidays, including closure Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
• 401K.
• Medical, dental, vision and supplementary insurances.
• Employer‑paid group life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employer‑paid family building benefit (fertility, adoption and surrogacy).

MCI USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to our senior vice president of people and culture.