Event Manager

About BoomPop, Inc.

BoomPop has been revolutionizing group event planning since 2020 by merging expert event planning with advanced AI technology to simplify event creation. Serving over 6,000 clients including Google, Nike, and Accenture with attendance surpassing 400,000, BoomPop has secured $40M+ funding from premier investors such as Atomic and Wing.

Why Join BoomPop?

As remote work grows, BoomPop leads the evolving group travel and events sector, providing opportunities to collaborate with top clients and influence the future of corporate events. This sector is expanding rapidly, reflecting a shift from traditional office spend to in-person experiences.

Role Mission

The Event Services Team partners with clients to foster dynamic work cultures and accomplish company objectives through innovative and carefully executed live events.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully design, coordinate, and execute 8-12 client events concurrently.
• Create comprehensive event plans covering budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure quality within budget limits.
• Maintain strong client relationships with clear, ongoing communication to ensure satisfaction.
• Advise clients on industry trends, best practices, and cost-effective event strategies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to enhance client retention and encourage referrals.
• Refine and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize planning workflows.
• Provide feedback to enhance internal tools and systems, supporting scalability.
• Meet or exceed event booking and profit margin goals, including upselling additional services.
• Handle client budgets strategically to maximize event impact and support company revenue goals.
• Engage deeply with BoomPop’s software to aid product improvement and user experience.

Performance Milestones

• Within 30 days: Complete onboarding and training, learn company products, observe senior team members, start managing events with support, build interdepartmental relationships.
• Within 60 days: Lead a full portfolio of events with minimal oversight, meet client satisfaction goals, identify process improvements and contribute product feedback.
• Within 90 days: Establish yourself as a trusted strategic advisor, consistently achieve client satisfaction and revenue targets, contribute to optimizing workflows, support client retention with excellent event execution.

Core Competencies

• Effective project and event management, including problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional customer service focus with a client-first approach.
• Strong communication skills, collaborating across teams effectively.
• Strategic and innovative planning aligned with company goals.
• Self-driven with receptiveness to constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive event management experience encompassing end-to-end planning, vendor relations, and budget oversight.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong adaptability and skill in managing competing priorities.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership with confidence.
• Demonstrated creativity in planning in-person events.
• Background in hospitality preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% annually for events and meetings.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package including base salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually plus up to $10,000 bonus based on performance.
• Equity participation with growth potential.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Flexible remote work location.
• Annual team-wide and department retreats.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage with 100% employee premiums covered and 80% for dependents.
• $50 monthly phone stipend.
• Approximately 6-8 nights of travel expected annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BoomPop values diversity and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected traits. The company complies with fair chance hiring laws in San Francisco and Los Angeles and is accommodating to those with disabilities during recruitment.