Events Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Events Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing high-impact events and tradeshows across all UMI and Opustone slab distribution branches. This role collaborates closely with branch, marketing, and sales teams to deliver engaging local and regional experiences that reflect brand standards and drive customer engagement. The Events Manager oversees all event logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and performance tracking to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute high-level events across all UMI and Opustone slab distribution branches.
- Collaborate with branch, marketing, and sales teams to develop and deliver engaging local and regional events and tradeshows that align with brand strategy.
- Manage all event logistics including vendor coordination, budgets, timelines, travel, and on-site execution (as needed).
- Develop and manage annual and event-specific budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and adherence to financial goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all events reflect brand standards and provide a consistent, high-quality experience.
- Ensure events comply with company safety policies, insurance requirements, and local regulations.
- Track event performance and provide post-event reporting, analysis, and recommendations to enhance future initiatives.
- Support lead generation and follow-up activities tied to event participation.
- Travel as needed to support events across multiple branches (up to 30–40%).
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate events, tradeshows, or large-scale event management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously across different locations.
- Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in event management and CRM software (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite, Monday.com, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong budget management and financial tracking capabilities.
- Ability to travel as needed to support events across branches.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods during event setup and execution.
Competencies
- Creative thinking and problem-solving in dynamic event environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Adaptability to change priorities and event requirements.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for brand representation.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership from planning through execution.
Company Commitment
At UMI and Opustone, we believe our events are an extension of our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. The Events Manager plays a key role in bringing our brand to life through experiences that inspire customers, strengthen relationships, and showcase our dedication to excellence.
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Basic Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
EEO
At Construction Resources, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Construction Resources is an equal opportunity employer that aspires to be the best in the business by building an associate experience that celebrates growth, development, and purpose.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position that requires overtime as business needs dictate.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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