Description
An established events and experiences firm known for delivering high-impact executive programs is seeking an Events Manager to join the team and support the execution of curated VIP gatherings.
Who You Are
- You have 4+ years of professional experience managing corporate events, executive gatherings, or VIP hospitality programs
- You have a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage venue and vendor agreements, including pricing, service scope, and contract terms
- Familiarity with hotel groups, restaurant operators, and distinctive event spaces used for corporate programming
- Strong project management capability with experience coordinating multiple events, timelines, and vendors simultaneously
- Able to support events in evenings and travel as needed occasionally to support events outside of NYC
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end planning for executive dinner programs, coordinating venue selection, vendor engagement, and production logistics
- Structure event delivery plans including environment setup, catering approach, technical requirements, and guest experience considerations
- Lead negotiations and contract management with venues and external partners while tracking financial commitments against program budgets
- Coordinate vendors across food service, production support, décor, transportation, and specialty services
- Maintain planning documentation and operational resources that guide event setup, staffing, and delivery
- Manage event materials and supply logistics, including inventory oversight, packing coordination, and shipment scheduling
- Provide on-site operational leadership during event setup and execution
What Success Looks Like
- Executive events are delivered smoothly with coordinated venues, vendors, and operational logistics
- Budgets remain controlled through consistent tracking of vendor commitments, deposits, and final expenses
- Operational documentation enables efficient execution and clear coordination among vendors and event staff
- Event environments support high-quality guest experiences through thoughtful planning and organized delivery
Salary Range: $85,000 – 100,000 annually, based on experience
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
