Event Manager

Company: Facilisgroup LLC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Events Manager Facilisgroup is the leading provider of SaaS solutions for the Promotional Products industry. We blend powerful technology, deep industry expertise, and a thriving peer network to drive repeatable, profitable growth. Our platform is used by over 240 partners who process $1.5B in promo sales annually. We’re not just a SaaS vendor — we’re a true partner, invested in the success of our clients. Job Type : Full-Time Location : St. Louis, MO (Hybrid) with travel Reports to : VP of Marketing The ideal candidate: 5 years of experience producing large-scale corporate events (1,000 attendees) with a track record of flawless execution. Expert negotiator with deep experience contracting hotels, venues, destination management companies (DMCs), and external vendors. Strong command of event space planning, audiovisual and F&B requirements, and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). Highly organized project manager who can run multiple workstreams, budgets, and timelines across three major annual events plus smaller internal programs. Creative, experiential thinker with a strong point of view on immersive attendee experiences and the ability to direct design partners with clarity. Confident, proactive communicator who builds trust with executives, partners, preferred suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Comfortable representing Facilisgroup on-site—calm under pressure, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. In this role you will: Own strategy, planning, and end-to-end execution for Facilisgroup’s three signature annual events (two of which are 1,000 attendees) and additional regional, partner, and internal events hosted at headquarters. Lead venue sourcing and contract negotiations (hotels, meeting space, DMCs, production, entertainment, transportation), ensuring best-in-class experiences and strong commercial terms. Develop and manage comprehensive event budgets, forecasting and tracking spend, and delivering post-event recaps and ROI insights. Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, Success, and Executive Leadership to align event programs with business goals, messaging, and community objectives. Oversee event logistics including space planning, session tracks, speaker operations, staging/AV, catering, staffing, signage, transportation, room blocks, and attendee communications. Own event technology and registration workflows, including Cvent builds, attendee journeys, check-in, mobile app experiences, surveys, and reporting. Collaborate with the Creative/Design team to conceptualize immersive themes and on-site environments; provide clear direction for graphics, signage, digital assets, and vendor deliverables. Manage exhibitor and trade show operations, including booth planning, show services, shipping, lead capture, and on-site execution; support internal trade shows and showcases hosted by Facilisgroup. Build and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers, partners, and key vendors to expand programming options and elevate attendee experience year over year. Serve as the on-site lead for event execution—running show flow, managing stakeholders, troubleshooting in real time, and ensuring a white-glove experience. As Events Manager, you bring with you: Extensive large-scale corporate event experience (1,000 attendees) including conferences, user events, supplier showcases, and executive-level programs. Proven experience negotiating hotel/venue contracts, BEOs, DMC agreements, production/AV contracts, and vendor scopes of work. Strong trade show background—exhibiting, sponsorship/exhibitor management, show services coordination, and internal showcase execution. Demonstrated ability to create immersive, brand-forward experiences and guide creative execution across multiple asset types. Expert-level project management, budget ownership, and timeline discipline; comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-facing updates and cross-functional coordination. Experience with Cvent strongly preferred; ability to build registration sites, communications, and reporting dashboards. Experience with HubSpot strongly preferred for event follow-up workflows, segmentation, and reporting. Willingness to travel approximately 5–6 weeks per year, including occasional evenings and weekends during event periods. Key qualifications: Willingness to travel approximately 5–6 weeks per year, including occasional evenings and weekends during event periods. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 5 years of progressive event management experience (corporate/B2B strongly preferred); large-scale conference experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office comfort working with budgets and spreadsheets Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods during event execution (reasonable accommodations available). Why Facilisgroup? Through the principles of technology, supply chain and community, Facilisgroup delivers unparalleled growth to its partners within the promotional products industry. More importantly is what we delivery internally: we take care of our people. Recognized by ASI as one of the Best Places to Work , we take our dedication to company culture seriously, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect in the workplace. We strive to provide an open, friendly and creative atmosphere where collaboration and conversation between teams and leaders is encouraged. We provide: A forward-thinking path to success with competitive pay and plenty of opportunity for growth Healthcare coverage, including health, dental, vision and flexible spending Exceptional retirement matching to make saving for the future even more rewarding Market-leading paid time off and paid holidays to enjoy your other passions in life Annual volunteer time to devote toward a passion project or volunteer option you love New parent perks like additional paid leave and flexible scheduling Equal Opportunity Employer Facilisgroup is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or criminal history. Facilisgroup believes in “fair chance hiring “and reserves the right to administer a criminal background check upon hiring and review criminal history.

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