Event Operations Manager
About the job
- Ability to travel.
- Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience in the hospitality industry; internship experience qualifies.
- Ability to learn new software and applications.
- Professional telephone and writing skills for communicating with attendees.
- Experience with Airtable, CVENT, Alchemer, or Adalo is preferred.
- Manage events on site, including coordinating with speakers, managing event staff, overseeing event setup and teardown, and resolving issues or emergencies.
- Create and implement comprehensive event operations plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, for each event.
- Coordinate event logistics across food and beverage, meeting room layouts, room lists, transportation, audiovisual equipment rental, event registration, and on-site execution.
- Mentor and motivate the team by providing training and coaching as needed.
- Travel nationally throughout the year.
- Work with vendors to order and receive supplies and services for food, beverages, equipment, and other necessary items.
- Create, monitor, and manage event timelines on Airtable.
- Collaborate with internal teams to produce event collateral and materials, address client requirements, and complete follow-up activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with a diverse network of individuals and organizations.
- Experience with Airtable, CVENT, Alchemer, or Adalo.
About the company
RTM Business Group runs professional development conferences that connect senior executives with peers and vendors across public and private sectors. Its congresses combine speaker-led sessions, practical workshops and scheduled meetings so leaders compare approaches to organizational problems and review relevant products. The company builds each program around the priorities of its audience, recruiting speakers and delegates while managing event logistics. RTM sells partnership packages to solution providers seeking access to decision makers, creating a business around conference content and targeted vendor relationships. Founded in 2012, RTM is headquartered in New York.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
California
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RTM's Bridgemark division extends its professional development event business into healthcare and banking executive communities.
- RTM's vendor sales role lists a $50,000 to $60,000 base plus uncapped commission.
- RTM's junior producer listing uses two office days near New York and remote eligibility in eight states.
What critics are saying
- An April 2026 RTM invitation estimated $599 in VIP hospitality, without requiring purchases from vendors.
- RTM's vendor sales role lists roughly 60 personalized emails and 30 cold calls daily.
- RTM's delegate sales role requires travel to as many as six events annually, for four to five days each.
What makes RTM Business Group unique
- RTM's June 2026 government congress invitation lets delegates select four to six vendors for 30 minute meetings.
- RTM's superintendent partnerships guarantee private meetings with district leaders prequalified against vendor solutions.
- RTM restricts its Higher Education Blueprints white papers to congress attendees and qualified industry leaders.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
- Commuter Benefits