Event Manager

The Beyond Collection (TBC) is a two-sided, commission-free marketplace that connects elite meeting planners with luxury hospitality professionals and experts. We forge meaningful connections among our community of meeting planners and hospitality partners. Our mission is to help our members create impactful events that foster connection, culture, and creativity by providing a seamless and efficient platform for sourcing and collaboration. Through The Hive, our proprietary online community, we empower our clients to articulate their event goals clearly, ensuring personalized, transformative experiences.

Core Values

Attention to Detail

Innovative & Creative

Humor

Going Beyond

Presentation is Paramount

Job Description

The Beyond Collection is seeking a highly organized, creative, and hospitality-driven
Event Manager
to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Events, this role is central to the flawless execution of our client-facing events across North America and beyond. If you excel in logistics, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love crafting memorable experiences in luxury hospitality, this opportunity is for you.

As an Event Manager, you will take ownership of start-to-finish planning and execution of assigned events, ensuring each one aligns with The Beyond Collection's brand standards and strategic goals. You'll manage vendor communications, secure venues and hotel accommodations, oversee budgets, and help design exceptional experiences that add value to our event attendees and hotel partners. This role requires a balance of logistical precision, creative problem-solving, and clear communication to deliver consistently excellent events.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for on-brand, on-time, start-to-finish management and execution of assigned events
• Ensure that clients attending events are qualified and have complete profiles
• Adhere to company budget standards and profitability, and compile clear/accurate final budgets for the finance team
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all vendors and attendees, all logistical Information for each event
• Source and contract venues and hotel room blocks
• Assist in creating event experiences to add value to Beyond Collection Events
• Assist in the planning and management of Events and other projects assigned by the Director of Events

Requirements

• Proven experience in event management and hospitality
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to high-pressure situations in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
• Ability to travel up to 60% for events, including international travel as needed.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant experience required
• Must be based in the NC Triangle area with the ability to be in-office in Durham, NC at least twice a week
• Quick and competent on new technologies, with the ability to become a "master" in the tech that drives your work and success (specifically Mac, Salesforce, Canva and Google Docs)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Bonus Eligible-up to 20% of base salary
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (individual HSA health plan provided at no cost to employee)
• 401k plan with 4% match, after first year
• 2 weeks PTO in first year
• Typically closed the week between Christmas and New Years, contingent on status of projects