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Pacifichospitality

Summer Intern

Napa, CA

$23 - $25/hr

The Summer Intern will assist the Events Manager and Napa Institute team with event coordination, administrative projects, attendee communications, vendor support, and onsite conference execution.

Pacific Hospitality Group

Summer Intern

Irvine, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Summer Intern will assist the Events Manager and Napa Institute team with event coordination, administrative projects, attendee communications, vendor support, and onsite conference execution.

Notable Health

Events Manager

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Manage event budgets, ensuring all aspects of the event (venue, staffing, technology, catering) are ... Travel is required and may vary during trade show season and for our annual user conference ...

Outpost

Senior Events Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

You'll run multiple event programs end-to-end, ranging from employee engagement and HQ moments to ... VIP/customer/investor visits, executive dinners, demos/showcases, media happy hours, and conference ...

Apex Informatics

Events Manager

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

Corporate Event Manager * Events Management * google sheets * Google slides * Microsoft Outlook ... Ensure form is fully filled out by all conference support & teams: * Ensure the schedule remains ...

Outpost

Senior Events Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$125K - $150K/yr

You'll run multiple event programs end-to-end, ranging from employee engagement and HQ moments to ... and conference-side events * Manage trade shows & activations:  booth logistics, on-site ...

Notable

Events Manager

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Manage event budgets, ensuring all aspects of the event (venue, staffing, technology, catering) are ... Travel is required and may vary during trade show season and for our annual user conference ...

Playbook

Events Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$105 - $115/hr

Requirements: * 4+ years of experience managing full‑cycle event operations, hospitality, or premium guest‑facing environments (e.g., hotels, conference centers, venues, workplace hospitality)

Socket.dev

Events Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$105 - $115/hr

Requirements: * 4+ years of experience managing full-cycle event operations, hospitality, or premium guest-facing environments (e.g., hotels, conference centers, venues, workplace hospitality)

CBRE

Meeting & Events Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$95K/yr

... events & conference services. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are ... Implement enhancements for event success. This includes making improvements to processes ...

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What does a conference event manager do?

A Conference Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing conferences and large-scale events. Their duties typically include coordinating logistics, managing budgets, liaising with vendors, handling registrations, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. They also work closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives, create event timelines, and resolve any issues that arise during the planning or execution phases. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference event manager?

To thrive as a Conference Event Manager, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event planning, often supported by a degree in hospitality, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and registration platforms like Cvent or Eventbrite is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership are crucial soft skills for managing teams, vendors, and client expectations. These skills ensure the seamless execution of conferences, attendee satisfaction, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by conference event managers during the planning and execution of large-scale events?

Conference Event Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple vendors, managing last-minute changes, and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders. Balancing budget constraints while maintaining high-quality attendee experiences can also be demanding. Additionally, adapting to unexpected issues, such as technical difficulties or schedule changes, requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Successful managers prioritize organization, proactive planning, and clear communication with both their team and clients to overcome these obstacles.

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Meetings & Events Manager

Montage International

Laguna Beach, CA • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.
At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Job Description
SUMMARY
The Manger of Meetings and Events will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing group assignments turned over by the Group Sales and Events Sales Department. The focus of the role will be to monitor all contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, space, food and beverage and special concessions. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Major areas of responsibility/ management include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintain strong client relations and ensure that conference specifications are communicated and executed for a successful meeting experience for the meeting planner and attendees.Timely responses are expected.

  • Monitor and manage room blocks and meeting space according to contract utilizing group history reports and information given by clients to maximize hotel revenue, making adjustments as necessary.

  • Review group sales and events sales contracts as well as other important information, i.e., room block, cut-off date, special concessions and attrition clauses and validate with client via turnover letter. Monitor and enforce program deadline dates and work with clients to release meeting space not needed to maximize hotel revenues.

  • Produce and distribute Conference Resume 7-10 days prior to first day of main group arrival and communicate any changes and updated information to hotel departments.

  • Distribute accurate BEOs for group and affiliates 14 days prior to events.

  • Work collaboratively with the Culinary team on executing catering events and banquets.

  • In-person presence and multiple check-ins with client daily during events.

  • Work with Director of Meetings & Events to establish best practices and SOP's for conference service department.

  • Accurately forecast contracted rooms and food and beverage revenues for assigned events and affiliate business within a 5% variance.

  • Check sleeping room and suite block, special room concessions and rates as outlined in contract with group reservations agents, as well as updating group reservations agents with any changes. Participate in site visits and plan meetings for upcoming events and potential affiliate business.

  • Review all bills that are sent to the client, ensuring they are accurate and timely in order to maximize return business. Compile any cancellation/attrition charges for the group. Send thank you notes and meeting critiques with every bill, and ensure any feedback is communicated and responded to according to hotel guidelines.

  • Perform other functions as required and directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school Degree or equivalent education

  • 3-5 years' previous experience in Event Management

  • Luxury hotel experience strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Delphi and Opera experience, cloud-based experience preferred

  • Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items.

  • Extensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details as they relate to function room set-up.

  • Possess basic math skills and accurately handle billing

  • Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English eloquently

  • Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; daily use of nearly all programs will occur

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates; use of these senses will occur on a constant basis.
The pay scale for Meetings & Events is $70,300 to $80,000
The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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About Montage International

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Montage International, based in Irvine, CA, US, operates within the hospitality industry. The company's portfolio includes highly luxurious resorts, hotels, residences, and golf courses, which are categorized under four distinctive brands: Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Montage Residences and Pendry Residences. Established in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman, the company's goal is to transform traditional hospitality into something more immersive by integrating arts, culture, and fashion in their high-end properties. The company's mission is driven by the core values of social responsibility, humility, respect, integrity, and introspection -- hallmarks of the hospitality experience they aim to provide.

Industry

Traveler accommodation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

2002

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