Senior Events Manager / North American Region (experienced level professional)

Senior Events Manager / North American Region (experienced level professional)

Michelin is hiring!

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The Opportunity

Michelin is hiring! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Events Manager with a passion for and proven experience in creating unique and memorable events. A forward-thinking mentality, via events industry thought leadership, external benchmarking, key measures of success, mastery of digital tools and serving as guarantor of best practices is highly desired. Working in collaboration and partnership with members of the different business units, communication managers and agency partners, events will range from large sales / dealer conferences and incentive trips to motor sports activations to large internal corporate meetings.

This position leads the investigation of and recommendations to deliver the event objectives, including managing multiple events at a time. You will work with internal and external partners on creative development, partnering with potential agencies to assist with execution, engaging support roles to assist in execution of the events, selecting and coordinating the event venues, managing all logistics, budget and ensuring the safety and security of each event. Engage with partners and teams to lead all aspects of event communications, support brand and corporate requirements, monitor performance, and updates following the event. Come join our team!

Overview

Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences.

The Michelin North America Region Events Team shares the same unique vision as our various business units. We live better when we are in motion. We grow, discover, work, learn, and make progress in our lives. We innovate for a better life in motion by proposing more enjoyable, reliable, sustainable services to improve the quality of our customers’ experience. Our mission is to deliver events that enhance and deliver on this goal.

If you embody values such as respect for people, teamwork, and trust, we invite you to consider joining us at Michelin, where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life.

This position is based at our headquarters in Greenville, SC, conveniently located within driving distance to east coast beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains and large cities like Atlanta and Charlotte. The mild climate, charming downtown, and impressive culinary scene are just a few of the perks of living here.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual requirements, communications, etc.
• Develop and manage budgets for each event, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal & external teams to develop tailored proposals and strategies that align with the brands’ objectives and our company’s goals.
• Analyze event success against key performance indicators and implement improvements for future events.
• Function as the primary point of contact for assigned events, providing outstanding customer service and support to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Develop and implement comprehensive event strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives to drive revenue growth.

What you will bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.

5+ years of professional event management experience, including tools like Cvent and Monday.com

Frequent travel and on-site presence at events that sometimes occur at night, over weekends, and occasionally on holidays.

Spanish and/or French language skills are a plus, valid passport.

Familiarity with Michelin and its offerings.

Proven track record of successfully managing and implementing multifaceted and/or even VIP-type events; strong understanding of the event life cycle including concepting, budgeting, communication, and project management.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport with key stakeholders and partners.

Confidence in identifying potential hurdles in the planning process along with strong problem-solving and excellent time management skills.

High-level of attention to detail, great flexibility, and the ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm in stressful situations.

Critical thinking approach, able to develop and execute innovative events to further our partnership strategies.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet also individually, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Hybrid work schedule.

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Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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