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Schulte Companies

Event Planning Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Planning Manager to join our ... Negotiate contracts according to company standards * Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation ...

Schulte Companies

Event Planning Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Planning Manager to join our ... Negotiate contracts according to company standards * Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation ...

Gecko Hospitality

Event Planning Manager

Houston, TX

$75K - $87K/yr

Event Planning Manager Houston, Texas Salary: $75K - $87K ++ Requirements: Must have Upscale Hotel ... contract negotiation and finalization, ensuring a seamless and elevated client experience.

HILTON MEMPHIS

Event Planning Manager

Memphis, TN · On-site

Event Planning Manager Department: Sales Reports To: Senior Catering Sales Manager & Director of ... Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts. Developed business ...

Stefanini

Event Planning Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Event Planning Manager position will provide that for initiatives that truly make an impact on ... Responsibilities encompass venue and vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, food and beverage ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract event planning companies in the United States is $30.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Event Planning Companies vs Event Coordinators?

AspectContract Event Planning CompaniesEvent Coordinators
CredentialsTypically require industry experience, certifications like CMP or CSEPOften have relevant experience; certifications are optional
Work EnvironmentOperate as businesses, managing multiple clients and projectsUsually employed by organizations or work freelance, handling specific events
Employer & Industry UsageServe clients across various industries, including corporate, social, and nonprofitWork for event venues, organizations, or as freelancers for individual events

Contract Event Planning Companies focus on managing multiple events for various clients, often with a team of planners, while Event Coordinators typically handle the logistics of specific events, either as employees or freelancers. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but companies often have broader resources and project management tools.

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Contract Event Marketing Specialist (Third-Party Events)

Tampa, FL • Hybrid

Thomas Talent Network
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Thomas Talent Networkexternal

$35.46/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Contract Event Marketing Specialist (Third-Party Events) — Contractor (pay-as-you-go). 100% Remote. Marketplace Pay Rate: $35.46/hr. Expected start Aug 17, 2026. 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm PST. Occasional travel for onsite event execution.

Summary: Seeking a highly organized, execution-focused Contract Event Marketing Specialist to support the planning and delivery of third-party industry events. Partners closely with the Event Marketing Manager to execute event logistics, coordinate cross-functional deliverables, manage timelines, and ensure flawless onsite event operations. While the Event Marketing Manager owns overall event strategy, this role brings those strategies to life through exceptional execution.

Responsibilities:

Event Execution & Logistics

- Support end-to-end execution of 10-15 third-party industry events annually

- Manage project timelines, workback schedules, and deliverable tracking

- Coordinate venue logistics, shipping, vendor communications, and onsite operations

- Manage registration, attendee communications, and event documentation

- Coordinate hotel rooming lists, staffing logistics, and travel support

Cross-Functional Project Management

- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure all event deliverables are completed on schedule

- Ensure assets, signage, giveaways, demos, and collateral are produced and delivered on time

Operational Excellence

- Maintain project documentation and standard operating procedures

- Track event KPIs and support post-event reporting

- Support onsite event execution, including occasional travel

Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience in event marketing, event planning, or project management

- Proven experience independently executing logistics for conferences, trade shows, or corporate events (vendors, shipping, registration, onsite operations)

- Strong project management discipline: building/maintaining workback schedules, tracking deliverables, keeping stakeholders aligned to deadlines

- Ability to manage multiple events at once in a fast-paced environment with a high bar for detail and quality

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; effective partnering with marketing, sales, executives, and external vendors

- Proactive, problem-solving mindset that anticipates risks early

- Comfort using CRM and project management tools (Salesforce, Asana, or similar)

Skills: Conference planning, corporate event management, trade show management.

Reporting location: Databricks - Tampa, FL (remote). Reward: $2.23/hr Pay-Per-Hour (after 40-hour guarantee period), distributed 1 month after starting work. Job ID 796|DB-6592.