Senior Manager, Convening Event Experiences

Nielsen

. Own the end-to-end design and delivery of Nielsen's annual flagship convening experience .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $93,500 - $173,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading premium B2B experiences and executive convening, with a strong focus on event design, budget management, and strategic alignment with client objectives. Proven ability to translate brand narratives into impactful experiences while managing agency and production partnerships.

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Event Design and DeliveryBudget ManagementExecutive ConveningAgency and Production ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event MeasurementProgramming DesignLogistics ManagementClient Strategy AlignmentRSVP Conversion

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationJudgmentConfidence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

B2B ExperiencesPremium HospitalityC-Suite EngagementGlobal BrandsMajor Sports Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end design and delivery of Nielsen's annual flagship convening experience
Lead premium convening at global sports moments, including World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympic programs, and Cannes Lions convening
Build and run recurring executive forums, roundtables and C-suite dinners
Partner with Global Client & Sales Leadership and Customer Lifecycle Marketing on guest strategy, account alignment, invitation architecture, RSVP conversion and post-event follow-through
Translate Nielsen's brand and media intelligence narrative into premium environments, formats, content and experiences
Lead agencies and production partners, including workback plans, production workbooks, safety, security, legal and compliance requirements
Own measurement including event NPS, senior-attendee perception, retention impact and executive meetings generated
Report results and recommendations to marketing and commercial leadership
Manage the premium convening budget and ensure each program has a business case and defensible return on investment

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years leading premium B2B experiences, executive convening or high-touch premium client programs for global brands
Demonstrated ownership of a flagship or enterprise-scale event with executive and C-suite audiences, including full budget accountability
Experience delivering premium hospitality and convening at major sports, entertainment or cultural moments, ideally within a rights-holder or official-partner environment
Proven ability to design programming and content moments, not only manage logistics and production
Track record aligning experiences to named-account retention, executive relationship depth and commercial outcomes
7+ years managing agency, production and technology partners at premium standard
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and judgment to advise and prepare senior executives as hosts
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness plans
401(k) with a Nielsen company match
Generous paid time off policy
Company-provided vehicle (depending on the role)
Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (depending on the role)
Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives