Event Manager Level IV

FCM Meetings and Events was born out of the evolution of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) family of brands. As one of the world’s largest travel agencies, Flight Centre’s footprint spans across 95+ countries and encompasses over 30 brands of corporate and leisure services. We’ve been in the event game since 1986, connecting people across the globe and bringing their visions to life.

We pride ourselves in being able to offer a level of flexibility and customization that is not common amongst our competitors. Our people are out of the box thinkers and problem solvers, helping create memories that will leave a lasting impact.

Our services include Event Management (Live, Virtual & Hybrid Events), Event Travel, Event Technology, Venue Sourcing & Strategic Meetings Management

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About The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Event Manager (Level IV) with proven experience in event strategy, planning, and experiential marketing to be dedicated to one of our key customers in the financial industry. This role is a direct implant in our customer’s business.

This role will be part of our client’s Global Event Marketing team. The team's mission is to support the firm in delivering industry leading, experience-led events that drive commercial and reputational results. The team is structured with Event Business Partners, that are aligned to select business/regions across the globe, and a Core Event Support Team that provides planning support and aims to deliver consistent experiences firmwide.

In the role, you’ll partner closely with your business stakeholders to build a holistic understanding of their business and commercial priorities, uncover new activation opportunities, and help develop their events pipeline year over year.

As the events landscape continues to evolve, you will also be responsible for partnering with the Event Strategy & Innovation team to proactively research new trends across all event formats and activation opportunities that are relevant to your business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on the events pipeline for select business functions – including experience design, proposing new activation concepts, opportunities for content amplification, and more.
• Lead and project manage up to 10 mid/high complexity events each year – including oversight of the broader working group, content development, creative development, experiential activations, amplification strategies, project plans, budgets, and more.
• Host monthly event strategy development meetings with key stakeholders to review upcoming activations and pitch new concepts to elevate existing events across all formats.
• Partner with business stakeholders in developing Event Briefs, anchored in key business/commercial priorities, to serve as the foundation for the content and experience development workstream.
• Have a holistic understanding of the broader Global Events Calendar and identify opportunities for potential synergy, cross-collaboration, and content syndication within your business function.

Experience & Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in Event Marketing / Brand / Experiential Activations
• High energy, problem solver, self-starter, results orientated and proactive individual
• Able to strategically balance innovative “big picture” thinking with tactical execution
• Experience leading and influencing at all cross-functional levels of an organization
• Comfortable in a multi-stakeholder environment across various time zones
• Excellent communicator – verbally and written – with refined executive presence
• Willing to travel for In-Person activations, as needed (approximately 15%)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including OneDrive, in addition to event technology platforms – i.e. Cvent.

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a hybrid work structure that combines both remote and in-person work.
• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice Annual Charity Trip
• DEI education
• Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
• Employee giving program
• Office Environmental Program
• 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous remuneration structure
• Travel perks/discounts.
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• Generous paid time off policy
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k program with partial match
• Employee Share Plan
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location – New York, USA

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

The role can be performed onsite, remote or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company’s Remote and Flexible Work Policy.

Salary: $75,000-100,000
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $75,000-100,000 depending on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location and performance. The annual salary range listed represents the total compensation package, excluding benefits, but which includes achievable commission and incentives.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com