Events Manager

Monks
San Francisco, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior event professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a track record in tech B2B event planning.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-5 years of event planning experience and a history of managing tech B2B events
    — “2-5 years of experience in event creation and planning.”
  • Individuals who excel in vendor and stakeholder management with a focus on creative execution
    — “Manage venue selection, vendors, speaker coordination/prep, logistics, registration, catering and sourcing swag.”
  • Professionals comfortable with travel and who can adapt to evolving in-office requirements
    — “Ability to travel for on-site events”

Things to consider

  • The role requires adherence to a dynamic return-to-office policy with potential in-office days.
    — “This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage with a global, diverse, and inclusive team culture.
    — “globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing multiple projects and balancing creative execution with budget constraints
    — “Plan and manage events balancing creative ideas, seamless execution and budget efficiency.”
  • Showcase a track record of managing vendor relationships and stakeholder coordination
    — “Ensure constant communication to build and maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with generative AI tools and how they can enhance event strategies
    — “Desire to learn and experiment with new generative AI technologies and tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • planning and executing events
  • managing budgets and logistics
  • building relationships with stakeholders
Typical background
event creation and planningproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Event PlanningProject ManagementLogisticsBudget ManagementCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

AI TechnologiesEvent Marketing

Stack & domain

Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementLogisticsVendor ManagementAI TechnologiesCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipAdaptabilityEventsTech B2B

About the role

Original posting from Monks

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

About the Role

We are searching for a highly motivated & experienced Event Manager to join our growing team. This person will plan and execute events for the tech B2B audience. The ideal candidate is a self starter who excels in event marketing, and project management in a face-paced environment..

In this role, you’ll  partner with one of the world’s leading brands and be the driving force behind driving engagement and growth.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage events balancing creative ideas, seamless execution and budget efficiency. 

Manage venue selection, vendors, speaker coordination/prep, logistics, registration, catering and sourcing swag.

Create workback schedules, project plans, and budgets. 

Ensure constant communication to build and maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders (speakers, sponsors, partners, vendors and team members).

Manage on-site event flow, logistics and event staff.

Create and manage event budgets.

Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into event strategies.

About You

The essentials:

2-5 years of experience in event creation and planning.

A love for events and a knack for creating memorable experiences. You're not just planning events; you're crafting moments.

Experience managing live events, vendors, attendees and internal stake-holders

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

A proactive work style, with a highly organized and collaborative approach to problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Desire to learn and experiment with new generative AI technologies and tools

Ability to travel for on-site events

Bachelors or MBA degree

#LI-KW1

#LI-Hybrid

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

What We Offer

Benefits

Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!

Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being

Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network 

A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!

Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range: $60,000—$80,000 USDAbout Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. 

Source: Monks careers

Similar roles

More roles at Monks