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Visa is seeking a highly motivated Senior Event Manager to drive strategy and execution of select Visa internal events, including sales kickoffs, employee engagement events and executive programs. Reporting to a Director of Internal Events, this role requires a customer-centric focus and a strategic mindset while managing the conception, execution, content production, onsite management, and post-event reconciliation of select events. Responsibilities include:Â
 Program Lead for assigned events. Oversee. project meetings and communicating clear agendas and follow-up actions with project team and key stakeholders.Â
Developing event project plans including strategy, goals, metrics, timeline and roles and responsibilitiesÂ
Managing the vendor and venue selection process in coordination with Sourcing and Finance teams. Communicate with chosen vendors and suppliers throughout the event cycle. Â
Invoice and budget tracking. Escalating unforeseen changes to necessary stakeholders. Â
Event design and audience experience development, working with stakeholders to determine needs and desired outcomes for event audienceÂ
Hotel room block and venue managementÂ
Manage run of show, content production, audio visual needs and vendorsÂ
Attendee communications, registration management and mailbox managementÂ
Mobile app developmentÂ
Onsite delivery and executionÂ
Post event reconciliation, surveys and reportingÂ
Successful Candidate QualitiesÂ
Demonstrated exceptional project management, organization and planning skills applied in a fast paced, multi-tasking environmentÂ
Must possess a passion for events and in-depth understanding of how events engagement bolsters brand, drives regional and global business strategy, supports business objectives, and aligns with the overall marketing and communications strategy of a global organizationÂ
Creative approach to development of event concepts â€� think outside the box â€� with a desire to constantly innovate and improve all event aspectsÂ
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, particularly with senior executive level stakeholdersÂ
Willing to challenge the status quo and look at things from a different angleÂ
Proactively bring forward new ideas and look for innovative solutions that help simplify processesÂ
Self-directed personality that takes a proactive, hands-on role in problem solving, decision-making, creating new procedures and innovating new ways to enhance existing processesÂ
Strong customer orientation. Look to deliver impactful and beneficial meetings for clients and attendees with a focus on qualityÂ
Driven, self-starter with an ability to prioritize projects in a deadline driven environmentÂ
Must be able to facilitate domestic and international meeting programs, as required.
Job requires 15-20 percent overnight travel and from time-to-time overtime and weekend work.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
Experience: 6-8 years of experience in event program management and operations
Additional Information
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 142,200.00 to 206,350.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least July 31, 2025.

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