Events Manager

About the role

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Events Manager - Northern California

We're looking for a hospitality-focused Events Manager who loves bringing exceptional experiences to life! You'll manage programs from planning through execution, build meaningful client and vendor relationships, and collaborate with our Sales and Creative teams to deliver unforgettable experiences.

This role requires regular travel throughout Northern California for venue visits, client meetings, site inspections, and on-site event execution.

About the Job

As an Events Manager at Access, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver exceptional events that create WOW moments for our clients. You'll collaborate closely with Sales, Creative, and Events teams to oversee program logistics, client relationships, vendor partnerships, budgets, and on-site operations while ensuring every experience meets Access's standards of excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage assigned events from initial planning through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing exceptional service, strategic recommendations, and proactive communication.
• Oversee event logistics, including venues, transportation, vendors, staffing, and timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel partners, venues, and local suppliers throughout Northern California.
• Conduct site inspections, venue walkthroughs, and client meetings across the territory.
• Own program budgets, Scopes of Work (SOWs), invoicing, and financial reconciliation while supporting revenue and profitability goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client experiences through creative solutions and additional services.
• Lead on-site event teams, ensuring operational readiness, clear communication, and seamless execution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Creative, and Events teams to deliver exceptional programs.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records and ensure program information, vendor details, and financial data are up to date.
• Anticipate challenges, develop contingency plans, and resolve issues with professionalism and flexibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices and identifying operational efficiencies.

About You

• We know that there’s no one in the world like you.
• And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with.
• Below is a list of “nice-to-haves”, but don’t let those deter you from applying.
• Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important.
• We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 - 5 years experience managing multiple clients and programs.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing events.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Culture & Extras

• Recently certified as a Great Place to Work - three years and counting!
• 50+ years in the industry!
• Women-owned and women-led
• Fun, creative, and supportive culture
• Focus on recognition and employee value - including annual and quarterly awards
• Paid day off to serve your local community
• Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
• Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
• Regional team outings
• Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
• Paid Sabbatical leave after 7 years of service!

Compensation

• Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
• Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
• 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year - up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Work Life Balance

• Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
• Flexible schedule opportunities
• Generous PTO
• Sick days
• 9 full holidays
• 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
• 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
• ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)

Health, Wellness, and Family

• Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Professional Development

• Mentorship program
• “Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
• State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools - including training
• Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development

Ready to ACCESS your next big opportunity? Apply today!