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Manager, Conferences & Events

Consumer Technology Association

Arlington, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Audiovisual, BeOS Operating System, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, C-Level Management, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Event Management, Event Marketing, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, On Site Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Reconciliation, Sales Management, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Theater, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Transportation and Logistics, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Basic Function of the Position:

Lead planning and execution for key CTA events and CES conferences, owning end-to-end logistics, cross-functional coordination, and complex budget management.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

CTAEvents
  • Serve as project lead for assigned CTA events, driving timelines, project plans, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Lead event logistics, including room sets, BEOs, room blocks, vendor management, and shipments, escalating issues and making day-of decisions as needed.
  • Oversee the end-to-end attendee experience, including communications, registration, onsite customer service, transportation, and activities logistics.
CES Conferences
  • Own the CES conferences budget, including forecasting, contract inputs, invoice approvals, and monthly reconciliation; track inputs for related CES budgets.
  • Oversee CES conference logistics, including catering, signage, temporary staffing, registration orders, and onsite troubleshooting.
  • Partner with the CES Operations team on stage design, room sets, A/V, and production, acting as primary conference liaison.
  • Serve as an account manager for CES Conference Partners, providing customer service support and speaker tracking in collaboration with the Conference Partner team as assigned.
  • Create and deliver onsite staff training for CES, including service expectations and escalation paths.
Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation for conference and event processes.
  • Stay current on event industry trends, budgeting and contract best practices, and new event technologies; recommend improvements.
Work Experience:
  • 5-7 years of experience in event management including ownership of multi-event portfolios and complex budgets.
  • Proven experience leading programs with C-level executives, Boards, or VIP audiences, including high-touch communication and on-site support.
  • International event experience preferred.
Education/Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in Events, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred, or comparable work-related experience.
  • CMP strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suites required; familiarity with task management and registration platforms preferred.
Skills/Capabilities/Technical:
  • Strong attention to detail, time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strength in budget development, forecasting, and reconciliation for complex, multi-line event budgets.
  • Excellent customer service skills are essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written)
  • Strong computer and database management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based applications.
Budget and Staff:
  • Primary owner for seven-figure CES conferences budget and assigned CTA event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation.
Additional Information:
  • Travel to CTA events and CES is required, including international travel.

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Consumer Technology Association

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