Events Manager

Location: New York, New York, USA

Salary: $99,450–$117,000 per year

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate and workplace-related services.

What you will do

• Develop and continuously improve meeting and event programs, operating procedures, service standards, and execution protocols.
• Manage the full event lifecycle, including consultation, planning, logistics, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate event spaces, technology, catering, décor, signage, and guest experience enhancements with hosts and stakeholders.
• Provide on-site leadership, resolve operational issues, and support executive and high-profile events.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, vendors, and payment processes.
• Collaborate with facilities, audiovisual, catering, reception, security, janitorial, and other operational teams while guiding event coordinators when applicable.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of meeting or event management experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong client service, relationship-building, written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively and perform frequent reaching, bending, standing, and prolonged sitting.

Culture & Benefits

• Hospitality-driven environment focused on service excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, dental, flexible spending, health savings, retirement, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work may be available to eligible employees.
• Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, job type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.