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Event Manager

Gerber Group HQ
New York, NY, US
Full-time

GERBER GROUP is seeking an Events Manager to join our team! The pay is salary plus commission on events.

This position is perfect for a highly creative and committed individual with exceptional attention to detail, resilience, and ability to get the job done no matter what.

We are looking for a driven, high energy, proactive, positive team player who is passionate about all thing’s events!

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage all timelines, budgets, communication, and overall project management for events ranging from small in-house activities of 10 people to large-scale productions for groups of 400+.
  • Execute events from concept to completion including creative conceptualization, strategy, management, and oversight of every detail of the event management life cycle.
  • Clearly communicate event scope, schedules, deliverable dates and project status
  • Participate in project meetings and brainstorming sessions and facilitate as needed
  • Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client’s needs are heard, understood, and addressed in a timely manner and clearly articulated to the internal team
  • Interface with outside professionals hired for assigned projects including event companies, caterers, production companies, venue management teams, etc.
  • Work with the MGMT team on day to day operations
  • Negotiate contracts and evaluate options with a variety of vendors and arrange for all related event services- floral, A / V, F&B, signage, entertainment, etc.
  • Monitor event platforms regularly to ensure event selections are up-to-date and accurate
  • Work closely with Accounting to reconcile billing following each event
  • Develop and monitor event budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries
  • Cross promote Gerber Group venues
  • Develop a working knowledge of the technology and tools used in the department, take ownership of and have a thorough understanding of- Sevenrooms, Venuebook, Avero

We want to hear from you if

  • 2+ years of sales / events experience
  • You bring good vibes
  • Proven ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and negotiation
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Exceptional English communication skills, written and spoken. Spanish a plus!
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • You are looking to join not just a team but a family
  • You derive pleasure from providing hospitality
  • 13 days ago
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