Manager, Events & Sponsorship

• Plan and execute internal and external events (in-person and virtual) and sponsorships to meet diverse business needs and create exceptional client experiences that elevate BDO’s brand and drive engagement in our chosen markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, teams, and vendors to deliver successful events and sponsorship activations.
• Review and evaluate event and sponsorship proposals, providing feedback and recommendations to ensure alignment with business goals.
• In collaboration with procurement, negotiate event, sponsorship and vendor agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and/or support the operations of the team including:

• intake, evaluation and implementation process for events and sponsorship requests, proposals, and contracts
• tracking of sponsorships, events, vendors and related information to support planning, reporting and operational reviews
• development and maintenance of resources and tools including the promotional products program
• Monitor and analyze the performance of events and sponsorships and provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Ensure events and sponsorship assets align with BDO’s brand.
• Develop, manage and coach a team with a focus on high performance, operational excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure operational excellence through alignment on best practices, standardized processes and procedures, success metrics, and technology to continuously enhance event quality, operational effectiveness, and client/stakeholder experience.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that develops, retains, and attracts top talent.

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• You have a post-secondary degree in events/sponsorship management or related field
• You have 5+ years of experience managing and executing events and sponsorships
• You have experience managing a team, including performance management, learning and development planning, and coaching
• You have experience in supplier management, including vendor due diligence, contract negotiations, goal setting, management/alignment, and accountability
• You have extensive knowledge of in-person and virtual event platforms and tools
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative nature, with an ability to build strong relations with all levels of the firm and work in a cross-functional team environment
• You have strong business acumen with an ability to understand BDO's business, marketplace and value proposition
• You have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to positively influence stakeholders at all levels, lead, allocate resources and manage change in a matrix environment
• You have excellent verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
• You are a calm, resilient, flexible and creative problem solver, including when faced with onsite modifications and issues
• You have exceptional project management and organizational skills
• You have experience with managing and monitoring event budgets
• You are a driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels
• You are able to travel to meetings and events in person on a regular basis

BDO