Manager Events and Conference

Job Description :

Our client is the largest global hospitality-focused organization that supports our brands, owners, and operators. With $B of spend influence and over , suppliers globally, this function has transformed how supply chain and procurement adds value to the hospitality industry. HSM is a strong partner to all of our brands, helping influence and drive programs with unique and distinctive products and services. HSM is proud of its diverse and skilled team members worldwide that also give back to the community by supporting aggressive sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals.

What will I be doing?

The Manager, HSM Events and Conferences, will lead efforts for HSM to connect with key customers and stakeholders that are critical to growing the business. You will work cross-functionally with the HSM Sales and Service team to develop strategies for engaging our top clients at events and conferences around the globe. You will oversee event sponsorships and all planning related to events and conferences, either through managing external agencies for larger events or executing logistics yourself for smaller events. You will work to ensure that HSM shows up well at every touch point with customers, reflecting the high-class experience that our clients have come to expect from our client.

More specifically, you will :

• Set strategy and annual event calendar in coordination with the HSM Customer Engagement team, pitching new and creative event ideas that will entice our customers
• Oversee and execute all aspects related to the event to ensure our customers have a world-class experience including venue contracting, catering, transportation, etc.
• Develop event overview presentations for Senior Leadership and communicate regular status updates with key internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with Senior Manager, HSM Brand Strategy to develop unique event branding and marketing for specific events
• Coordinate with Manager, HSM Comms on all pre- and post-event email communications
• Create and manage the event budget; handle all billing and invoicing related to the event and deliver each event according to allocated budget
• Partner with the HSM Sales and Service team for key industry conferences to ensure HSM has a strong overall presence; review and add input to sponsorship agreements to ensure we have a strong showing at key conferences
• Provide materials and support for ancillary conference events including but not limited to breakout sessions and customer dinners

What are we looking for?

We believe the success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills :

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications :

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.