Event Manager

• Coordinate the operation of event travel and virtual event programs for specific clients
• Serve as a leader for the internal team supporting ITA Group’s incentives solution line
• Provide thought leadership and create custom-crafted experiences that engage and inspire attendees
• Lead strategic teams for international and domestic events when needed
• Manage simultaneous events in their entirety
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure deliverables are met, budgets are balanced, and client needs are anticipated and aligned with their vision
• Optimize relationships with third-party suppliers
• Work independently when required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or Communications required
• Three years’ experience in the event management industry in a position of similar accountabilities and responsibilities, or a minimum of two years’ experience in ITA Group’s Event Management division
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage details
• Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize workload, and delegate responsibility
• Experience in effective communication and relationship building
• Business writing and client presentation skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of client management
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles
• Experience preparing and assessing financial budgets and profitability
• Experience negotiating in a business environment
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and sensitive to people’s needs
• Ability to think and act proactively
• Ability to understand how project elements contribute to the greater whole and project impacts of changes or delays
• Willingness to try new ideas and challenge the status quo
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to take and give direction within a matrix organizational structure and team environment
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and dedication to support team members and achieve client business objectives
• Sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
• Ability to travel up to 25–30% of the year
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner
• Customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines

Demonstrates expertise in event management, including strategic planning, budget preparation, and client relationship management. Proficient in coordinating multiple projects while ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivering exceptional experiences.

• Event Management Experience
• Budget Preparation and Assessment
• Client Relationship Management
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication Skills

• Budgeting
• Event Coordination
• Project Management
• Financial Principles Knowledge
• Negotiation Skills
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Proactive Thinking
• Team Collaboration
• Customer Service

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality
• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

• Event Travel Coordination
• Virtual Event Programs
• Incentives Solution
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Client Presentation Skills