Event Manager Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

Job Summary:

The Event Manager role is responsible for the planning and successful execution of in-person events, including multi-day conferences. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills. The Event Manager will manage all aspects of event logistics, from pre-planning to on-site execution, ensuring that events are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the defined objectives. This role requires a proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously and a commitment to meeting project timelines and delivering work promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective services while maintaining quality. Ensure all contracts align with budget constraints and event objectives. Research, evaluate, and book venues that meet event requirements. Negotiate favorable contract terms, including pricing, space usage, and cancellation policies. Monitor and update hotel room block needs based on attendee demand. Communicate with hotels to adjust allocations as necessary, avoiding overages or shortages. Define AV and production requirements, ensuring all technical aspects (lighting, sound, presentations) are executed flawlessly. Troubleshoot issues on-site as needed. Work with catering vendors to select appropriate menus, ensuring dietary preferences and budget considerations are met. Ensure all event materials, including signage, branding, and materials, are produced, packed, and shipped within appropriate timelines to arrive on-site as needed. Maintain up-to-date event tasks within Workfront, ensuring timelines are met. Provide regular updates to stakeholders to keep everyone informed of event progress and changes. Collaborate with project management to strategically plan and allocate on-site staffing for optimal event execution. Provide hands-on support during the event, including setup, logistical coordination, and breakdown, while proactively troubleshooting any issues that arise. Continuously refine event planning processes, implementing efficiencies and best practices to improve execution. Conduct post-event evaluations, analyzing attendee feedback and performance metrics. Identify areas for improvement and provide strategic recommendations for future events.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:

3+ years of event planning and execution

Special Skills:

Clear oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functional areas at many levels Demonstrate effective strategic and critical thinking skills Conflict resolution, negotiation, and consensus building skills Positive attitude and the ability to professionally drive forward progress Strict attention to detail, organization skills, adaptability, and customer service Proficiency in

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Zoom/Microsoft Teams Compensation Range:

$60,000 – $70,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview:

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Hybrid work schedule Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental) Vision coverage through VSP Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match Pet discount program with PetAssure Norton LifeLock identity theft protection Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS Fertility benefits through Progyny Commuter benefits Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub Physical requirements and work environment: Travel – up to 25% for event management #LI-Hybrid MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Malicious actors are impersonating recruiters from many different companies and attempting to deceive job seekers. Please be aware that all legitimate recruitment communications from MJH Life Sciences will come from official company channels and verified email addresses ending with @MJHLifeSciences.com.

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