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Events Manager

Roanoke, VA 24012

Posted: 02/18/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Admin, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Other Area(s), Professional/Executive Job Number: 27935 Pay Rate: 65,000 Office:

Job Description

Events Manager
Salary: $70,000–$75,000+
Location: On-site | Roanoke, VA, Local candidates only, no relocation offered for this position
Travel: as much as 3 weekends a month
Employment Type: Full-Time
 
Position Overview
Lingo Staffing is seeking a dynamic and engaging Events Manager for a well-established organization in Roanoke. This role leads strategic planning and execution of high-impact events that strengthen relationships, elevate brand visibility, and support revenue growth. Experience with negotiation and sales are required. 
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
  • An engaging and dynamic, high energy personality with strong communication and relationship building skills. Experience negotiation and successful sales closing skills. 
  • 10+ years of event coordination or related experience.
  • P&L and budget management experience (minimum 5 years).
  • Strong strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with event management tools and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.


Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning: Identify and evaluate speaking and event opportunities; manage agreements, negotiate value, and ensure compliance.
  • Event Execution: Oversee logistics, booth needs, materials, vendor coordination, travel arrangements, and onsite support for large-scale conferences.
  • Brand & Relationship Management: Maintain strong partnerships with associations and external groups while ensuring consistent brand representation.
  • Revenue & Growth Support: Use events to drive customer acquisition, collaborate with marketing/sales, and assess event performance for ROI.
  • Budget Oversight: Manage department budget, including forecasting, P&L responsibility, and contract/vendor negotiations.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop an events team, manage workloads, set goals, and foster collaboration.
Benefits - an excellent full range of company benefits is offered...
  • **** Healthcare: Earn 100% company-paid medical insurance through wellness participation. ****
  • Work/Life Balance: 11 paid holidays + vacation days.
  • 401(k): Company match.
  • Incentive Bonuses: Rewarded for professional accomplishments.
  • Free On-Site Personal Trainer & Gym Access
  • Employee Discounts
  • Annual Holiday Monetary Gift
 


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