CREATIVE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF YOUR LIVE, VIRTUAL & HYBRID EVENTS
What We Do: At Sandbox Events, we specialize in delivering a comprehensive range of customizable event management and support services tailored to meet your unique needs.
From concept development and event design to seamless logistics execution, our team of highly skilled industry professionals ensures a premium experience at every stage of your event. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a gala, or a private gathering, we’re here to make your vision a reality with unmatched expertise and attention to detail.
What We're Looking For: We're looking for an experienced Event Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional events. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and confident managing multiple complex programs simultaneously while maintaining an unwavering attention to detail. They're a natural relationship builder who communicates with professionalism, anticipates challenges before they arise, and remains calm and solutions-focused under pressure. Most importantly, they're someone who takes ownership, enjoys collaborating with a supportive team, and is committed to creating outstanding experiences for our clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Consult with clients to discuss event vision, details, and budget to help their vision become a reality;
- Coordinate and execute all aspects of event arrangements necessary to ensure client objectives and expectations are met including working with clients in menu planning, beverage requirements, room setup, audio and visual requests, decor, detailing and securing services of outside vendors;
- Respond to all event inquiries and client requests in a timely fashion, maintaining thorough communication with clients from initial planning to final event billings;
- Creation, management and reconciliation of budgets, final accounting of project revenues and expenses;
- Manage supplier RFP’s, negotiations, and contracts;
- Supervise and train event coordinators, onsite staff, and event contractors;
- Lead client site inspections;
- Manage and maintain project timelines, priorities, and critical path;
- End to end event management – ensuring that all projects are punctual, that all stakeholders are communicated within a timely and professional manner and that no detail is left to chance from the initial briefing, through the planning and execution on-site, to final event review and reconciliations;
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and develop new templates as needed;
- Develop creative ways to solicit and generate new business;
- Attend industry event trade shows and events as required;
- Support Operations Manager and Director, Client Experience & Strategic Partnerships with special projects as required.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or certificate in relevant field;
- Proven experience as Event Manager - at least 10 years (agency experience preferred);
- Proven experience planning and executing complex Association events is required;
- Skilled in project management;
- Tech savvy; proficient in MS Office and event registration platforms;
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Customer-service orientation;
- Bilingual Canadian French is an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Experience:
- Event Management: 10 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
