Sr Event Manager at Accentuate Staffing

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Sr. Event Manager for one of our clients in Chapel Hill. NC.  The Sr. Event Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events from trade shows to lunch and learns. This role will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure that all events are engaging, on-brand, and executed seamlessly. The Event Manager will be expected to manage budgets, timelines, logistics, and post-event analysis to continuously improve event strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute company events, including employee engagement activities, industry conferences, client events, trade shows, executive retreats and community outreach ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate and attend marketing events, trade shows, and exhibitions as needed, including booking venues, hotel rooms, flights, and purchasing promotional materials.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while delivering high-quality experiences.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transportation, equipment, and materials.
• Develop relationships with vendors, sponsors, and partners to support and enhance events.
• Manage on-site event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all activities run smoothly and issues are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create promotional strategies for events, including online content, social media, and event materials.
• Handle any issues that arise, from technical difficulties to logistical challenges.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations, including emergency procedures and on-site risk assessments.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create schedules for exhibitions and other customer-focused events, maintain sample requests, and arrange training seminars.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing, and proactively recommend innovative approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate event planning and execution, preferably within the solar industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors or clients.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with a calm and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in digital marketing tools and platforms, including analytics, Adobe Creative Suite and CRM software.