Marketing Events Account Lead Job Abingdon Illinois USA,Business

Location: Abingdon

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Job Description:

The Marketing Events Account Lead is responsible for the operational planning, project management, and execution of assigned account events. This role serves as the primary event operations contact for aligned business units, partnering with stakeholders to understand event objectives and deliver high-quality experiences through effective planning, budget management, vendor coordination, and logistics execution. The ideal candidate brings strong event management, project management, and operational expertise, with a focus on process improvement, attention to detail, and exceptional client service.

This role reports to the Firmwide Event Leader and is part of the Strategic Growth Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned account events.
Lead planning and execution of market-facing events, leadership meetings, and internal events.
Develop and manage event project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, logistics, technical requirements, and vendor coordination.
Coordinate event intake, scheduling, and resource allocation in partnership with event and business leaders.
Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with firm policies and established processes.
Identify, source, and manage vendors based on event requirements and business needs.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support successful event execution and issue resolution.
Facilitate attendee and engagement data handoff to marketing and sales teams for post-event follow-up and reporting.
Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance event delivery and attendee experience.

Note:

This role is responsible for event operations and production excellence. It does not own event messaging, promotional strategy, or audience targeting.

Qualifications:

Hands‑on corporate event planning, logistics, and execution experience, preferably within a professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, timelines, and resources across multiple events.
Experience establishing event objectives and measuring outcomes or ROI.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the…