Top 121 Special events manager Jobs in Southfield, 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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Senior Manager, Corporate Events
AAA Life Insurance Company —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
Event Manager
Jack Morton Worldwide —Detroit, MI
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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12d
Experiential Operations Coordinator
Slate Auto —Troy, MI
- $60,000 - $83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Communications and Events Coordinator
Macomb Community College —Clinton Township, MI
- $52,948 - $69,842 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Events Coordinator
Choice Schools Associates —Plymouth, MI
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
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Manager, Trade Shows & Events
Carhartt —Dearborn, MI
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Marketing
- Office
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6d
Sales Training & Communications Manager
Carhartt —Dearborn, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Work from home
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Catering and Conference Services Manager
Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC —Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Evenings as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Communication skills
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10d
Catering & Special Events Manager - Full-time
Detroit Athletic Club —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
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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
Executive Producer
Jack Morton Worldwide —Detroit, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 11+ years
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Meeting & Events Assoc - Dearborn, MI (Part-Time: Three 8 hr days per wk)
CBRE —Dearborn, MI
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
13d
Event Operations Driver - PT
Continental Services —Troy, MI
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
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Event Coordinator
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce —West Bloomfield Township, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Operations Driver - On Call
Continental Services —Troy, MI
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Clean MVR report
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Human Resources Manager
Therapeutics, LLC —Pontiac, MI
- $58,000 - $70,700 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Store Manager
Batteries Plus Bulbs —Plymouth, MI
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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10d
Event Specialist
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $49,700 - $66,250 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
11d
Conference Service Manager (Event Manager) ("Gerente de Servicios de Conferencias")
Hotel David Whitney —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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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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