Event Manager

Carat

Maryland, USA
Base: $82,800 - $90,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
Hybrid
Event marketing experience
Manage multiple events concurrently
Tight deadlines
Carat is seeking an Events Manager for a hybrid position to oversee a portfolio of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events aligned with their marketing strategy. The ideal candidate should have over three years of event management experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities, while being proactive in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Events Manager will plan and execute a portfolio of Merkle events—including in‑person, virtual, hybrid, and internal experiences—that support the broader marketing strategy.
  • The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized multi‑tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Carat is seeking an Events Manager for a hybrid position to oversee a portfolio of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events aligned with their marketing strategy. The ideal candidate should have over three years of event management experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities, while being proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $82,800 - $90,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k, Flexible paid time off, At least 15 paid holidays per year, Paid sick and safe leave, and Paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • event marketing experience
  • manage multiple events concurrently
  • tight deadlines
  • proactive self-directed work style
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • event technology platforms

Nice-to-have

  • strong organizational skills
  • clear and effective communicator
  • collaborate with global colleagues
  • flexible holiday package

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of event marketing or events management experience
  • Proven ability to manage multiple events concurrently and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills and a proactive, self-directed work style
  • Clear and effective communicator (written and verbal) across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with event technology platforms (e.g., Splash) is a plus

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Not specified

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