Salesforce

Strategic Events Manager

California - San Francisco

Sponsorship not specified$117k-$178kDetected 5 days ago

Agentic AISalesforceCRMNegotiationExcelProcurementRecruitingCustomer SuccessResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

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Develop and execute sourcing strategies for hotels and venues, from RFP management and bid analysis to contract negotiation.
Collaborate with Agency Partners, Legal, Procurement, and Finance to ensure all contracts comply with company policies and financial guidelines.
Provide strategic direction to our housing agency in their collaboration with event technology partners to configure, test, and launch housing assets within the registration platform.
Provide housing support and communications to employee attendees and their workstream leads.
Maintain an active understanding of internal policies (e.g., event communications, data privacy) to ensure compliance.
Cross-Functional & Partner Collaboration:
Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders (e.g., Event Leadership, Registration, Sponsorships, Employee Engagement) to align on event housing needs and provide strategic guidance.
Serve as the main point of contact for hotel, CVB, and DMO partner escalations, addressing issues related to inventory, reservations, and event goals.
Develop and implement strategies to drive attendees into contracted room blocks.
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Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and market conditions to inform sourcing and housing decisions.
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Experience working in a corporate events environment.
Knowledge of legal and financial principles related to hotel and venue contracting.
Certification in event management (e.g., CMP)
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5+ years in event or hotel operations
Experience working with CVBs, hotels, and housing agencies.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, with excellent project and time management.
Experience with large-scale, city-wide events.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage effectively with leadership and key stakeholders.
Thrives in fast-paced, complex environments, effectively managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and last-minute changes.
A proactive, "can-do" attitude, with a proven ability to problem-solve and contribute under pressure.
Comfortable with organizational ambiguity
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Knowledge of Salesforce, Slack, Google Suite, Excel, Cvent, and RainFocus highly preferred

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