Events Manager Job at ACCESS Destination Services, Columbus, KS

  • ACCESS Destination Services
  • Columbus, KS

Job Description

Access Your Potential.
Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life-while having a lot of fun doing it.

We're looking for an Events Manager in South Florida! Our ideal candidate will be located in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or Coral Gables.

About the Job

As an Events Manager at Access, you will work, both strategically and tactically, to deliver exceptional events that create WOW for our amazing clients. You'll collaborate with teams across the company, especially the Sales and Creative Teams. You'll drive operational excellence in all event areas, including client service, venue management, production coordination, vendor management, transportation coordination, contract negotiation and event staff management.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Provide operational solutions to our clients, always looking for improvements and efficiencies.

  • Manage all vendors required for a program.

  • Own the Statement of Work, any additional deposit requests, and final invoicing.

  • Manage assigned Event Staff during the event and proactively prepare staff prior to an event to ensure consistent communication and operational excellence.

  • Upsell services that would improve the client experience.

  • Own the budget with a goal of obtaining gross profit goals.

  • Connect with hotel conference service managers and onsite staff to ensure a seamless partnership for the client between DMC and Hotel

  • Salesforce database management regarding ASO’s and Vendor information, in addition to working with procurement to confirm vendors are vetted and approved.

  • Ensure that KPI’s and Key Results are measured and met

About Access

Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.

About You

We know that there's no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of nice-to-haves, but don't let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Nice-to-haves:
  • 2 - 5 years experience managing multiple clients and programs.

  • Demonstrated success in planning and executing events.

  • Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented

  • Strong organization and time management skills.

Why Access?
CULTURE & EXTRAS
  • Recently certified as a Great Place To Work - two years and counting!

  • 50+ years in the industry!

  • Women-owned and women-led

  • Fun, creative, and supportive culture

  • Focus on recognition and employee value - including annual and quarterly awards

  • Paid day off to serve your local community

  • Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together

  • Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)

  • Regional team outings

  • Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins

COMPENSATION
  • Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses

  • Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans

  • 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year - up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately

  • Monthly cell phone stipend

WORK LIFE BALANCE
  • Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)

  • Flexible schedule opportunities

  • Generous PTO

  • Sick days

  • 9 full holidays

  • 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early

  • 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice

  • ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)

HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FAMILY
  • Extensive menu of health plans to choose from

  • Paid parental leave

  • Pet insurance program

  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Mentorship program

  • "Masterclasses" in industry/department-specific topics

  • State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools - including training

  • Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@accessdmc.com.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours

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