Manager, Events Activation and Partnerships

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy events professional who understands that impactful events go beyond flawless execution—they foster meaningful connections, unlock business opportunities, and create lasting impressions. This role requires a blend of rigorous project management, creative thinking, strong stakeholder engagement, and business insight. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, is resourceful under pressure, and is committed to delivering outstanding experiences for senior business leaders and key partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete planning and delivery lifecycle of the Chamber's conferences, leadership forums, awards ceremonies, networking events, and other key programs.
• Design compelling event experiences that enhance value and drive desired business outcomes.
• Continuously innovate by introducing new event formats, technology tools, and engagement tactics to elevate participant involvement.
• Craft meaningful engagement initiatives before, during, and after events to deepen relationships with members, sponsors, speakers, government entities, embassies, and strategic partners.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions that exemplify the Chamber's standards of service and excellence.
• Collaborate closely with sponsors and partners to develop activation opportunities that deliver clear and measurable value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase sponsorship revenues, premium event offerings, and commercial collaborations.
• Ensure flawless execution of sponsor commitments while crafting memorable brand experiences.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications teams to implement integrated promotional campaigns that boost registrations, expand audience reach, and improve member engagement.
• Utilize digital event platforms, technologies, and data analytics to enrich audience interaction and sustain event relevance beyond the event day.
• Evaluate event success through key metrics including attendance, engagement levels, satisfaction surveys, and commercial performance.
• Recommend enhancements to elevate event quality, member experiences, and overall organizational impact.
• Stay current with industry trends in event management, digital activation, and audience engagement.
• Manage project scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and risk to guarantee smooth event execution.
• Develop and keep up-to-date event standard operating procedures, templates, and best practice guides.
• Ensure all events are completed on schedule, within budgets, and according to high professional standards.
• Contribute strategic ideas that reinforce membership value, advocacy aims, and boost the Chamber's reputation.
• Perform other duties as requested by the CEO and Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Events, Hospitality, or related fields.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in corporate event management, conference coordination, sponsorship activation, or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end event planning and execution.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in engaging senior-level stakeholders, sponsors, and partners with professionalism and confidence.
• Strong commercial acumen, innovation mindset, and digital fluency to leverage technology for enhanced event experiences.
• Collaborative with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and a client/member-centric approach.