Top 58 Event manager Jobs in Royal Oak Mi

Group Director, Events (US)
SME —Southfield, MI
- $122,000 - $153,000 a year
- Sales
- Marketing
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Event Director
Mike Morse Service Organization LLC —Southfield, MI
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
5d
Commercial & Government Events Specialist, Trade Shows
Ford Motor Company —Dearborn, MI
- $86,600 - $166,200 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director of Event Management
Marriott International, Inc —Detroit, MI
- $134,000 - $187,950 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Research
- Hotel
Event Management Director
Marriott International, Inc —Dearborn, MI
- $101,000 - $133,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Research
- Mid-level
Catering & Special Events Manager
Detroit Athletic Club —Detroit, MI
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
Venue Event Production Coordinator
Venues —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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5d
Associate Director, Business Development & Conference Services
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- Writing skills
4d
Planning Administrator, The Department at Hudson's
The Department —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Event Operations Manager – Anthology Events
Method Co. —Detroit, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Hotel
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Events Management Assistant
Highlands Detroit —Detroit, MI
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Flexible schedule
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Marketing Associate
FANUC America —Rochester Hills, MI
- Oracle
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
3d
Sr. Event & Engagement Manager
Crawford Group —West Bloomfield Township, MI
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Organizational skills
Event Sales Manager, Hotel Services - The Department at Hudson's
Encore Global —Detroit, MI
- $42,414 - $55,138 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
Producer
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing —Detroit, MI
- From $105,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- 401(k) matching
- Employee stock ownership plan
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Event Producer, The Department at Hudson's
The Department —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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Manager, Banquets - SL
Sodexo —Detroit, MI
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Event Coordinator
Chaldean Community Foundation —Sterling Heights, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
Brand Events Coordinator
Penske Vehicle Services —Auburn Hills, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Off-Road Driving Experiences Manager
Ford Motor Company —Allen Park, MI
- $115,500 - $218,100 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d

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Group Director, Events (US)

SME -
Southfield, MI

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Job Details

$122,000 - $153,000 a year

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Revenue growth
Trade show planning
Bachelor's degree
Managing event budgets
Event budgeting
Managing projects
Project leadership
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management

Full Job Description

The Group Director, Events play a critical role in developing creative and strategic event solutions for SME Events. These individuals are integral SME Events leaders with responsibility for developing and mentoring their teams.

The Group Director, Events is accountable for leading event strategy and the overall delivery of their assigned group portfolio. This position will lead and manage a team of individuals and collaborate with cross-functional event teams to deliver on strategic event outcomes. This role is accountable and responsible for event strategy, event team execution and the oversight of all aspects of event delivery, including financials.

The Group Director, Events will work under the direction of the events team’s Senior Leadership in collaboration with the Event Operations and Marketing functional leaders to ensure teams utilize standardized processes and tools, always looking to optimize staff performance. A seasoned leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment, a variety of assignments and challenges, and operates with a self-starter attitude. Manufacturing industry knowledge is a plus.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Key focus areas and activities for the Group Director, Events role include:

Event Strategy:

Works with events team’s Senior Leadership to define and clarify event goals and key performance indicators (KPI’s) for events (e.g., registration / attendance goals, gross revenue, net income, attendee, exhibitor, delegate satisfaction levels, NPS, etc.)
Creates event budgets that deliver on desired organizational and event outcomes and tracks performance against metrics
Leads a cross-functional event team to develop and implement event strategies that are tailored and relevant to manufacturing industry needs. Ensure functional staff including marketing, content development, operations and sales teams understand the strategies and have action plans that support delivery of event objectives
Creates event related improvement strategies and the work plans for achieving them

Events Group Support:

Raises talent and staff development issues and opportunities ensuring long term succession planning is always in consideration for effective resource management
Collaborates with cross-functional event team to ensure strong performance and a high level engagement
Works with event teams to identify and introduce process improvements and optimization plans

Event and Team Management:

Leads a cross-functional event team to deliver on all aspects of event’s financial management
Oversees strategic plan execution, defines roles and responsibilities for event team members and ensures regular project team meeting participation and outcomes
Develops budgets, forecasts and other KPI’s; manages and tracks performance of each; addresses and resolves issues related to performance
Plans regular event communications around event schedules, budget status and other key initiatives
Leads After Action Review (AAR) process to assess event outcomes and debrief learnings
Leads staff, with duties that include hiring, performance reviews, compensation planning, coaching, individual and team development and training, along with general team support.

Leadership Competencies:

Drives operational, project, and fiscal management practices that produce desired results
Develops and maintains relationships of trust, collaboration, and partnership
Consistently meets or exceeds expectations; takes accountability for individual and group results
Garners and sustains commitment of customers, team members and others
Ensures execution of standard operating protocols and provides training and ongoing guidance
Earns confidence of direct report team and the cross-functional event team staff; makes a strong positive impression in all settings
Demonstrates self-awareness; responds appropriately to others’ style and emotions
Communicates effectively with co-workers; adjusts approach as necessary
Provides specific, regular, and objective feedback to others; swiftly addresses performance issues

Technical Competencies:

Interact regularly with major exhibitor customers and key attendee groups to ensure event/project is in sync with market needs and requirements; form event advisory committees for key initiatives and build relationships with companies and individuals who are engaged
Comprehensive knowledge of tradeshow and event management practices including sales, marketing, content development and related functions
Knowledge and experience working with venues, facilities, convention centers, hotels convention city, suppliers and vendor
Data oriented with experience defining key success metrics and driving toward those metrics as part of the overall Events strategy
Budget development, management, and forecasting

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

8+ years’ experience in managing major tradeshows and events; proven ability to grow revenue, attendance and industry impact

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or communication; MBA Preferred

Strong leadership skills - 3-5 years direct people management experience required

Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team and motivate them to achieve

Energetic, self-motivated, team-oriented and customer-centric

Demonstrated financial and business acumen: experience managing large budgets and projects

Marketing aptitude and experience developing marketing strategies

New Product Development experience a plus

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

High level of professionalism

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment
Travel required (25%)
Primary office location: Southfield, MI
Regular, in-person attendance required

POSITION TITLE: Group Director, Events

GROUP: Events

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Applicants must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $122,000 - $153,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Offers typically fall within this range based on individual qualifications and budget availability. In addition to base salary, SME offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) with company matching, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development and training opportunities, and additional wellness and work-life balance benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus/incentive compensation, subject to role and company policies.

SME is currently unable to hire employees residing in California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington.

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event manager jobs in royal oak mi

Group Director, Events (US)

Event Director

Commercial & Government Events Specialist, Trade Shows

Director of Event Management

Event Management Director

Catering & Special Events Manager

Venue Event Production Coordinator

Associate Director, Business Development & Conference Services

Planning Administrator, The Department at Hudson's

Event Operations Manager – Anthology Events

Events Management Assistant

Marketing Associate

Sr. Event & Engagement Manager

Event Sales Manager, Hotel Services - The Department at Hudson's

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Event Producer, The Department at Hudson's

Manager, Banquets - SL

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