Events Manager, Amherst

Amherst is growing its Events group and seeking a dedicated, passionate brand ambassador to lead Events internally and externally. This role requires a proactive, can-do attitude and an extremely high level of attention to detail and organization. It mandates the ability to across multiple ongoing projects and a flexible work schedule to accommodate the timing and execution of all internal and external events. In this role you will work with key individuals across the entire Amherst organization, manage vendor relationships, and foster relationships with select industry conference organizations. This role reports into the VP of Brand and Communications at Amherst.

Managerial responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of Amherst branded events and the Company’s participation in all major third party events & conferences like Dell Match Play, SXSW, SFIG, IMN to name a few
• Execution of all internal events ranging from team events and corporate functions to investor events
• Create, socialize and manage annual conferences and events calendar on an ongoing basis
• Maintain and execute on detail-oriented project plans for each event in addition to holistic event calendar
• Create budget for each event that is closely tracked
• Work with Marketing VP and leadership to identify and execute priority conferences and sponsorships;
• Manage an Events Coordinator
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with contacts from each part of the organization to support their internal and external events

Internal Events:

• Create best-in-class internal events that surprise and delight our employees and our investors/ clients/partners
• Work with key executives and other office staff to manage and execute internal events from client/investor lunches to team offsites to company holiday parties to recruiting events.
• Ensure that all events meet Amherst brand standards

External Events:

• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to:
  • Attract audiences to event activations via direct and indirect outreach
  • Distribute leads from events to the right internal groups/database
  • Create amazing touchpoints for customers and prospects alike
  • Ensure marketing creates content events (thought leadership, booth materials)
  • Ensure appropriate premium giveaways are at events and are stocked throughout the year
  • Follow budgets for external events
• Build relationships with certain industry events and maintain those relationships throughout the year to make Amherst a trusted partner/help get us exclusive or first access
• Communicate cross-functionally throughout the organization to ensure the correct attendees
• Keep your finger on the pulse of real estate, tech, finance/investment industry conferences
• Build / maintain strong relationships with external vendors / third party service providers to successfully execute Amherst branded events
• Analyze the events’ success and prepare debriefs, lessons learned, senior management reports as appropriate

Requirements:

• Proven track record / demonstrable experience of running events from conception to completion with minimum of five years of experience in events management
• Experience of developing and managing external partnerships with service providers in the delivery of events / projects
• Strong business acumen, exceptional problem solving capabilities, creative thinker
• Responsible, professional, ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines, results-oriented and works with sense of urgency
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills both oral and written
• Strong organizational & project management skills, great attention to detail
• Great team player with leadership skills
• BSc / BA degree is required, preferably in hospitality management, PR, marketing or related field