Job Details

Events Manager

Events Manager Salary: $65,000$75,000

Location: On-site | Roanoke, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• Healthcare: Earn 100% company-paid medical insurance through wellness participation.
• Work/Life Balance: 11 paid holidays + vacation days.
• 401(k): Company match.
• Incentive Bonuses: Rewarded for professional accomplishments.
• Free On-Site Personal Trainer & Gym Access
• Employee Discounts
• Annual Holiday Monetary Gift

Position Overview

Lingo Staffing is seeking an Events Manager for a well-established organization in Roanoke. This role leads strategic planning and execution of high-impact events that strengthen relationships, elevate brand visibility, and support revenue growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of event coordination or related experience.
• P&L and budget management experience (minimum 5 years).
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with event management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Identify and evaluate speaking and event opportunities; manage agreements, negotiate value, and ensure compliance.
• Event Execution: Oversee logistics, booth needs, materials, vendor coordination, travel arrangements, and onsite support for large-scale conferences.
• Brand & Relationship Management: Maintain strong partnerships with associations and external groups while ensuring consistent brand representation.
• Revenue & Growth Support: Use events to drive customer acquisition, collaborate with marketing/sales, and assess event performance for ROI.
• Budget Oversight: Manage department budget, including forecasting, P&L responsibility, and contract/vendor negotiations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop an events team, manage workloads, set goals, and foster collaboration.