Events Manager, Senior

Overview of the Events Manager, Senior Role at NetJets

Join NetJets, the global private aviation leader for over 60 years, known for delivering unparalleled private travel experiences rooted in safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. This is an exceptional career destination offering robust benefits and significant growth opportunities.

The Events Manager, Senior plays a crucial role within a dynamic team, executing over 150+ customer, prospect, and internal events annually. These events are pivotal for customer retention, prospect acquisition, and enhancing the bond between employees and the company. You will be accountable for the entire event process, from conceptualization and facilitation to execution and debriefing, for high-profile events ranging from 25 to over 1000 guests.

Day-to-day responsibilities include meticulous management of individual event budgets, defining requirements for invitations, on-site branding, food and beverage, rentals, venue design, décor, entertainment, and security. Ensuring flawless event execution is paramount. This role is also the lead in site and vendor selection, contract negotiations, alliance partner coordination, and program development. The ideal candidate can skillfully analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations to meet event objectives and timelines, both pre-event and on-site. The position requires presentation of event plans to leadership, comprehensive event tracking, review, and analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Fostering strong relationships with key internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors is critical, as is providing timely, customer-focused, and professional responses. The Events Manager, Senior will regularly interface with Sales, Owner Services, Procurement, Legal, and Company leadership, ensuring event budgeting, strategy, and goals align with organizational objectives. This position requires approximately 35% travel to events nationwide.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Execute event goals, objectives, and specific implementation plans that promote the NetJets, Inc. brand and its subsidiaries.
• Lead and debrief the largest, most high-profile planned events, maintaining a constant focus on budget parameters and cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as the lead for site and vendor selection, contract negotiations, alliance partner coordination, and program development.
• Identify opportunities, potential conflicts, and other issues critical to the successful execution of events, facilitating proactive solutions.
• Execute on-site event coordination, collaborating closely with the Sales team and NetJets Leadership participants.
• Ensure meticulous on-site budget management and flawless event execution.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality is required, along with 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Curiosity
• Service-Oriented
• Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other (KSAOs)

• Ability to independently manage end-to-end event planning and on-site execution.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven experience developing stellar events that captivate and produce award-winning results.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multi-task, and prioritize effectively under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and service organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with experience and comfort interacting with the luxury industry and affluent clientele.
• Strong vendor relationships and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management and budget planning skills.
• Willingness to be a hands-on team member, unafraid to tackle any task.
• Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Salesforce, SharePoint, MS Teams, and other functional programs.

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is committed to providing attractive benefits, many at no cost to employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision with robust nationwide networks. Our LIVEWELL program offers a comprehensive package supporting Mind, Body, and Life.

Our Comprehensive Suite Of Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support

Key skills/competency

• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Salesforce
• Luxury Client Engagement