Events Manager – Logistics

e.Republic

. Manage assigned conferences and large-scale events from initial planning through execution and post-event closeout .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale events, including planning, logistics coordination, and budget management. Proficient in vendor negotiation and relationship management to ensure successful event execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementBudget ManagementVendor NegotiationLive Event ProductionClient Experience

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningLogistics CoordinationContract ManagementExpense ReconciliationFloorplan ReviewProduction SchedulingExhibit OperationsAV CoordinationTimeline DevelopmentPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationRelationship ManagementDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePowerPointSalesforceCventEvent Diagramming SoftwareCanvaAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

HospitalityConferencesTrade ShowsConvention CentersExhibitorsGeneral Service ContractorsClient Experience Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned conferences and large-scale events from initial planning through execution and post-event closeout
Research, source, and evaluate event venues based on program requirements, budget, and logistical needs
Negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings
Develop and manage event timelines, planning schedules, and deadlines
Coordinate event logistics, including food and beverage, audiovisual, meeting room setups, registration, signage, and other requirements
Manage relationships with venues, catering managers, convention services, audiovisual providers, general service contractors, and other event vendors
Coordinate conference production requirements, including staging, audiovisual, rehearsals, production schedules, and run-of-show
Plan and coordinate exhibit operations, including floorplans, room diagrams, exhibitor placement, traffic flow, exhibitor services, shipping, freight, and related planning documents
Develop and manage event budgets, including cost estimates, forecasting, expense tracking, and final reconciliation
Coordinate with Finance on purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment tracking
Work with Sales, Marketing, Content, and Registration to coordinate event requirements and fulfill program and sponsorship commitments
Prepare post-event summaries covering performance, ROI, key outcomes, and opportunities for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in hospitality, with a focus on client experience and event service standards
Hands-on experience managing conferences and trade shows, including exhibit operations and onsite execution
Experience coordinating live event production and show management with AV and production vendors
Preferred: 5+ years of event management experience, including producing medium to large-scale, multi-day conferences
Job will require travel; traveling on weekends may be necessary
Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and vendor management skills; able to manage competing deadlines
Experience working with convention centers, conference hotels, exhibitors, and general service contractors
Experience managing budgets, contracts, forecasts, and expense reconciliation
Ability to review floorplans, production schedules, vendor proposals, and banquet event orders
Willingness to work as part of a team and maintain strong relationships with all team members
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
Proficiency with Cvent, Event Diagramming software, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
Aptitude and willingness to become proficient in emerging technologies
Experience working in a remote organization is preferred
Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States
Must maintain a work environment with reliable internet access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work (United States)
Certified Amazing Workplace
Travel associated with the role