Events Manager

About the Company:

Built by the number-one business trainer in the world, Cardone Training Technologies has become one of the most trusted names in the sales industry. For over thirty years, Grant Cardone has helped companies expand sales, increase transaction profitability, and reduce turnover all by disrupting the status quo by implementing his proven, industry-leading processes, through management, and training technology.

Founded and led by CEO, Grant Cardone, a New York Times bestselling author, international social media influencer, renowned speaker, trainer and coach to fortune 500 companies as well as a real estate mogul, Cardone Training Technologies takes a cutting-edge, disruptive approach to sales, marketing, social media and consulting to give businesses an opportunity to increase their revenue and expand their market share.

This is full-time onsite Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm in Aventura, FL - No remote options

Responsibilities:

• Sending hourly report to executives for Growth Con/Boot Camp ticket sales
• Manage event logistics
• Update Event Reports on a monthly/weekly/daily basis, as progress and commitments are made.
• Determine weekly meeting schedule and meeting recaps
• Communicate with clients and partners in a professional manner and take detailed minutes during event meetings (in person and/or via conference call)
• Perform event registration maintenance in MeetingPlay software, including responding to attendee’s questions, making registration changes, updating pricing, and providing updates to team members and clients
• Ordering and gathering all event supplies
• Set registration rules/parameters (early bird rates and dates, etc.) based on experience and past year’s registration data analysis
• Proper bookkeeping for all events
• Provide post event debrief to executives
• Actively use company systems to manage projects, i.e. Google Docs, Excel, Shopify, Chargify, Thinkific, Clickfunnels and MeetingPlay
• Help create marketing materials for all events (emails, social posts, videos, production, etc)
• Coordinate with Marketing and PR departments to promote and publicize events on company websites and social media platforms
• Write/review email blasts with event details and new deals
• Ensure event websites are up-to-date and have correct information (dates, pricing, etc)
• Create RFPs (request for proposal) for potential hotels/venue spaces for event
• Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing deals
• Reserve a location for event
• Assist with menu selection estimates and guarantees
• Coordinate outside vendors (i.e. AV or Production companies)
• Design emergency contingency plans and contact sheet
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
• Connect with potential partners to expand market reach
• Confirm sponsors and sponsorship packages are fully paid and are being executed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of event planning experience
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time through events duration.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to accommodate events.
• It may from time to time call for physically strenuous activity due to the setup and breakdown of events.
• Some travel required
• Capable of working well with internal and external teams/partners
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Ability to effectively solve problems, think creatively, make decisions and take action while exercising independent judgment
• Strong project management, customer service and relationship building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to deliver clear and concise information that is tailored to specific audiences
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Cardone Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.