Lead Events Manager

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

In this role you will plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, support organizational goals, and maximize company presence at minimal cost.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and Execute Event Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive event plans and strategies to effectively position events, drive customer engagement, and support organizational goals. Ensure alignment with key initiatives and objectives.
• Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. Negotiate with vendors to maximize value and stay within budget. Assume primary ownership of programs while limiting third-party involvement to increase event ROI.
• Coordinate and Manage Event Logistics: Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation. Lead regular project and program meetings to ensure all activities are executed smoothly and on time.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with officer teams, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to champion high-profile and unique event experiences. Build a high level of trust through face-to-face interactions with C-Level customers, Officers, Board Members, celebrities, and professional athletes.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and analyze the performance of events using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and provide insights for future improvements.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience.

Supervisor: No

In this role, you will manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, requiring extensive travel and work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years managing trade shows and events including end-to-end planning and on-site execution.
• Trade show installation execution: Proven experience coordinating booth installation/dismantle (I&D), freight/material handling, labor calls, show services orders, and move-in/move-out schedules.
• Project management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, adhere to workback schedules, track risks/issues, and deliver on time.
• Vendor & partner management: Experience managing external vendors (e.g., exhibit houses, I&D labor, show contractors, AV, graphics, shipping) and negotiating timelines and deliverables.
• Budgeting/expense tracking: Experience developing and maintaining budgets, reconciling invoices, and tracking expenses across events.
• Database skills (Microsoft Access): Ability to create and maintain Microsoft Access databases (tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports) for expense tracking and reporting; ability to import/export data (e.g., Excel/CSV) and maintain data integrity.
• Physical/operational: Ability to be on-site for long periods and work in a convention center environment as needed (e.g., walking show floor, overseeing installation and dismantle).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale exhibits (e.g., 20x20 and larger)
• Familiarity with major convention centers and show contractor processes (e.g., ordering utilities, rigging, internet, electrical, exhibitor-appointed contractor requirements).
• Advanced Microsoft Access capabilities (VBA/macros), Power BI/Tableau integration, or automated reporting workflows.
• SharePoint / OneDrive administration: Working knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive administration to support team collaboration and document control, including site/library structure, permissions/access management, versioning, folder taxonomy, retention/governance basics, and ensuring consistent file organization and availability
• Knowledge of shipping logistics and inventory/asset management for exhibit properties.

Our Lead Events Manager earns between $94,300 - $158,400. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  
• 401(k) plan  
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Caregiver Leave  
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  
• Adoption Reimbursement  
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
• Extensive employee wellness programs  
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. 

Apply today!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia, Bedminster, New Jersey, Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$94,300.00 - $158,400.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.