Event Manager

Event Manager – B2B Conferences & Exhibitions

An established international events business is looking for an experienced Event Manager to join its operations team in New York, delivering large-scale B2B conferences and exhibitions across the US.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced live event environments and enjoys owning projects from planning through to onsite delivery. You’ll manage multiple high-profile conferences with hundreds of attendees, sponsor activations, exhibition spaces, and complex logistics, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale B2B conferences and exhibitions across the US
• Manage event logistics including floorplans, signage, venue operations, supplier coordination, and onsite delivery
• Oversee third-party suppliers including AV, exhibition contractors, venues, and branding providers
• Manage event budgets, forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and post-event reporting
• Coordinate sponsor deliverables including branding opportunities, exhibition stands, and meeting spaces
• Work closely with internal teams across sponsorship, marketing, production, and delegate sales
• Build and manage event apps and event platforms with external providers
• Lead onsite teams during live events, handling staff management and speaker support
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high operational standard

Requirements

• Previous experience delivering large-scale B2B conferences or exhibitions
• Strong end-to-end event management experience within a conference or exhibition environment
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Comfortable leading events with 500 attendees and multiple stakeholders
• Strong supplier management and onsite leadership skills
• Experience managing event budgets and post-event reconciliation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience working with event apps or virtual event platforms is beneficial

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• National and occasional international travel required for live events
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement contributions, generous annual leave, paid parental leave, and performance incentives

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