Events Manager

UP.Labs

  • Los Angeles, California
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Conference Managementunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Acquisitionunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Executive Relationshipsunmatched
    • Food Deliveryunmatched
    • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Logistics Managementunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Photographyunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trade Showsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Video Productionunmatched

    Description

    About the Role
    We’re seeking an Events Manager to serve as a critical execution partner in building UP.Labs’ brand, relationships, and pipeline through high-quality, high-touch events. This is a hands-on role focused on bringing events to life across sales, marketing, and community.


    As Events Manager, you will own event execution end-to-end, from initial brief through onsite delivery, across executive dinners, industry conferences, and curated experiences at our Hangar. You’ll work from a defined strategy and program, translating it into seamless, premium experiences for Fortune 500 executives, founders, and operators.
    This is an execution-first role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, operates independently, and takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences without requiring heavy oversight.

    Note: This is a contract role with the potential to convert to a full time role in the future.

    Key Responsibilities

    Event Execution & Operations
    • Own end-to-end execution of UP.Labs events, including executive dinners, salons, and hosted experiences.
    • Translate event briefs into detailed plans and flawlessly execute logistics (venue, catering, A/V, staffing, run-of-show).
    • Coordinate event promotion, guest-list approval, and attendee communication. 
    • Lead onsite execution to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for all attendees.
    • Coordinate production elements including photography, videography, and post-event needs.
    • Collaborate with the social media team to produce event recaps and sales staff to coordinate follow-ups for customer acquisition.   


    Vendor & Logistics Management
    • Source, vet, and manage venues, vendors, and event partners.
    • Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
    • Manage timelines, budgets, and logistics across multiple concurrent events.
    • Operate independently to solve problems and ensure delivery without escalation.


    Conferences & External Events
    • Support UP.Labs’ presence at key industry conferences and trade shows.
    • Plan and execute adjacent activations (e.g., private dinners, curated gatherings).
    • Ensure a polished, premium experience aligned with executive audiences and brand standards.


    UP.Labs Space & Community
    • Support programming and execution of events at the UP.Labs Hangar.
    • Help operationalize and scale use of the space for both internal and external events.
    • Contribute to community-building efforts, including founder and operator events.
    • Assist in identifying opportunities to monetize and maximize utilization of the space.


    Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with leadership on event objectives, audience, and programming.
    • Coordinate with internal teams to support guest lists, outreach, and staffing.
    • Ensure alignment between events and broader sales, marketing, and recruiting efforts.
    • Act as a reliable execution partner, allowing leadership to focus on relationships and outcomes.


    You Should Have
    • 5 - 10+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, or experiential marketing.
    • Experience executing high-touch events for executives, investors, or enterprise audiences.
    • Strong operational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
    • Ability to work independently from a brief and execute without constant direction.
    • Experience sourcing venues, negotiating vendors, and managing budgets.
    • Strong judgment and taste - understanding what makes an event feel premium vs. average.
    • Professional presence and ability to interface with senior stakeholders when needed.
    • Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes where needed.


    Bonus Points
    • Established network of Fortune 500 executives with existing relationships or a track record of engaging senior leaders through curated events. 
    • Strong network of high-quality venues and vendors, with the ability to unlock premium experiences, preferred pricing, and access on short timelines.


    Location: Los Angeles 


    Hybrid Work Environment: In-office from Monday-Thursday; remote on Fridays


    Travel: 20 - 40% throughout the US with timing based on conference schedules 


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, California

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