Events Manager

YPO

. Partner with YPO members, spouses/partners, and internal stakeholders to co-create high-impact events .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,300 - $129,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event design and management, including virtual event production and budget management. Proficient in vendor negotiation, risk mitigation, and compliance with event management processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Design ManagementVirtual Event ProductionBudget ManagementVendor NegotiationCvent Experience

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Hard Skills

Event Lifecycle ManagementBudget ForecastingLogistics CoordinationRisk MitigationMaster Event PlansAttendee Feedback CollectionEvent ReportingDatabase ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLuxury Event Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingFlexibilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CventZoomAdaptiveSalesforceEvent Management Toolkit

Certifications & Qualifications

Cvent CertificationVirtual Event CertificationCMMCMPPMP

Industry Keywords

Association EnvironmentC-Suite ExecutivesIncentive EventsEvent MarketingSafety and Security Measures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with YPO members, spouses/partners, and internal stakeholders to co-create high-impact events
Lead the full lifecycle of complex in-person and virtual events, including concept development, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation
Act as virtual event producer when required
Build and forecast event budgets, manage VAT considerations, and complete reconciliation within 60 days
Independently manage event budgets from USD 50K to 3M without overspending
Negotiate and execute vendor and service agreements with the contracts team
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on event marketing plans
Source, negotiate, and manage venues, accommodations, food and beverage, audiovisual, transportation, and materials vendors
Identify and mitigate event risks and implement safety, security, and contingency measures
Create and maintain event-specific Master Event Plans
Lead discovery calls, planning meetings, site visits, onsite coordination, vendor management, and staff support
Collect attendee feedback, lead debriefs, and document learnings and best practices
Complete event close-out activities and reporting within 60 days post-event
Ensure compliance with YPO processes, procedures, and the Event Management Toolkit
Drive continuous improvement and support team and organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in event design or management
Preferably experience in an association environment working with C-suite executives
At least 2+ years of virtual event experience
Experience with Cvent, Zoom, Adaptive, Salesforce and other online platforms preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office skills/software and database management
Experience with luxury or incentive events preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, approximately 25–30% per year
Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours across multiple time zones
Ability to work for extended hours at a computer screen
Preferred certifications include Cvent, Virtual Event, CMM, CMP, and PMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus opportunities
Remote work flexibility
Comprehensive rewards package focused on wellbeing and growth