Event Manager

Overview
Assembly | World-Famous for Making Brands Perform
Assembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance.
We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both.
The +\ symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing.
Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at [protected info]
Key Responsibilities:
Create and manage project timelines and budgets in collaboration with Operation, Creative, and Production teams.
Successfully lead the team to manage day-to-day project execution, delivering project quality, healthy profit, and client satisfaction.
Source, evaluate, and select suitable suppliers (production, equipment, event staff, logistics, etc.).
Review quotations from suppliers, negotiating costs to optimize the event budget.
Collaborate with contractors and vendors to supervise execution, ensuring material quality and proper setup.
Manage risks and providedirect support for major eventsto ensure serviceexcellence.
Manage criticalcomponents: vendors, designs,venues, AV setup,MC/KOL selection, etc.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Proactively develop and manage potential client databases.
Take ownership of service quality. Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control. Develop team capabilities, allocate tasks, and monitor individual performance.
Prepare post-event reports and evaluations, suggesting improvements for future events.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related fields.
At least 5 yearsof experience in event operations or a similar role.
Proven experience in suppliersourcing, price negotiation, and budget management.
Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multipletasks effectively.
Fluent in English.