Event Manager Job at ITA Group, Inc., West Des Moines, IA

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  • ITA Group, Inc.
  • West Des Moines, IA

Job Description

ITA Group’s Events Solutions team is growing – and we’re looking for passionate, creative, and driven individuals to join our team!

At ITA Group, we’re not just a workplace, we’re a launchpad for innovation in the growing events industry. Whether we’re helping clients bring life-changing treatments to market, designing unforgettable incentive programs, or producing world-class events, we do it all with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of creativity.

We’re hiring for:

  • Incentives Team – Craft experiences that motivate, reward, and inspire.
  • Pharma Team – Be part of a mission-driven group supporting impactful healthcare solutions.
  • Meetings & Events Team – Plan and execute events that leave lasting impressions.

Note: This is an onsite opportunity. Interested candidates must be local to one of our below offices:

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Atlanta, GA

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Event Manager coordinates the operation of event travel and virtual event programs for specific clients, and serves as a leader for the internal team. The Event Manager provides thought leadership, creating custom-crafted, powerful experiences that engage and inspire the attendees. Sometimes working independently and in other cases leading strategic teams for both international and domestic events, the Event Manager requires enthusiastic multi-tasking while managing simultaneous events in their entirety along with organizational skills ensuring no detail is left to chance.

The Event Manager collaborates with internal teams, ensuring deliverables are met, budgets are balanced, and client needs are anticipated and aligned to their vision. In addition, the Event Manager optimizes external relationships with third-party suppliers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or Communications required.
  • Three years’ experience in the event management industry in a position of similar accountabilities and responsibilities, or a minimum of two-years’ experience in ITA Group’s Event Management division.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage details.
  • Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize workload and delegate responsibility.
  • Experience in effective communication and relationship building skills, business writing and client presentations. Ability to interact with all levels of client management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft® PowerPoint, Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel.
  • Knowledge of financial and accounting principles with experience in preparing and assessing financial budgets and profitability.
  • Experience in negotiations in a business environment.
  • Excellent human relations skills with the ability to be flexible and sensitive to people's needs.
  • Ability to think and act in a proactive manner. Capable of seeing the big picture while understanding how each element contributes to the greater whole. Must be competent to project how a change or delay in one area will impact the overall project. Willingness to try new ideas and challenge status quo.
  • Experience in working with cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take and give direction within a matrix organizational structure and team environment.
  • Ability to generate enthusiasm and dedication to support team members in order to achieve client business objectives.
  • Ability to display a sense of urgency, ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the year.
  • Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
  • Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

ITA Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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