Global Events Director

Job Summary
Our Financial Services client is seeking a Global Events Director to join their team! This role is remote with requirement to be in the home office in New York City when events in the office are happening and to be able to ship event materials out when required. Thus, while this role is remote, the person needs to be able to commute to the office easily.
  
Core Responsibilities 

• Lead the tactical and logistical planning of assigned meetings and events, including regional meetings, symposiums, product launch events, and senior level engagements
• Oversee all event related deliverables: agendas, run of show documents, creative assets, invitations, communications, gifting, and lead generation materials
• Manage registration platforms, monitor attendee data, analyze performance metrics, and provide comprehensive reporting and insights
• Manage relationships with external partners including creative agencies, tradeshow organizers, booth vendors, hospitality providers, and onsite production teams
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications/PR, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Travel, and internal SMEs to ensure alignment of messaging, brand standards, and event objectives
• Negotiate booth locations, sponsorship packages, and marketing opportunities, ensuring optimal visibility and ROI
• Lead pre and post event briefings, documenting learnings and establishing best practices for future enhancements
• Strategize with Global Events Management leadership to innovate and continually elevate the impact of global events
• Ensure disciplined budget management, timeline adherence, and high quality execution across all programs

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 

• 7+ years of experience in event strategy, planning, and execution (financial services industry preferred)
• Proven ability to interact with executive and senior management with confidence, polish, and professionalism.
• Strong vendor and partner management skills, including negotiating with tradeshow partners, overseeing booth builds, managing onsite planners, and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
• Deep expertise creating best in class attendee experiences, from registration and communications through onsite delivery and post event measurement
• Ability to manage, develop, and refine event marketing timelines including collateral creation, invitation workflows, gifting programs, room block coordination, lead gen tools, and inventory management
• Experience building event pages, registrations, and virtual event platforms
• Experience in Cvent is required
• Strong analytical thinking with experience managing event registrations, tracking performance metrics, and producing data driven reporting
• Strong negotiation skills and experience working with external trade and marketing vendors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an executive ready presence
• Proven ability to collaborate across complex organizations and deliver strategic initiatives on time and within budget
• Strong project management rigor with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Data driven mindset with experience defining success metrics and enhancing customer experience strategy
• Ability to motivate, influence, and align diverse stakeholders toward common outcomes
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to anticipate needs and think proactively
• Strong budgeting experience and financial acumen
• High responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to thrive in a fast paced, high stakes environment
• Deep client service orientation with a passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
• Commitment to learning, teamwork, and maintaining a positive, solutions driven attitude

Key Competencies & Behaviors 

• Proactive ownership and execution
• Strategic collaboration and influence
• Data-driven decision making with continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Location: Home-based in New York City
• Onsite required once every 2 weeks in NYC (commuting expenses are not reimbursable)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $41.00 and $58.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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