Events & Sponsorships Manager

Company: LEK
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

About L.E.K. ConsultingL.E.K. Consulting ("L.E.K.") is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. It is uncompromising in its approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, delivering improved business performance, and creating greater shareholder returns. The Firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries - including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,000 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to www.lek.com.Events & Sponsorships Manager Overview:L.E.K. Consulting is looking for an experienced professional to lead our events and sponsorships activities as an integral part of our US go-to-market and sales enablement team. The Events & Sponsorships Manager will play an instrumental role in managing and executing the firm's external events and sponsorship strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This individual will oversee end-to-end event and sponsorship planning, execution, and analysis, helping to strengthen client relationships, elevate the firm's brand, and contribute to revenue growth. Working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strategic thinking, and deliver operational excellence.Responsibilities:

• Event Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for client & market-facing events, including industry conference sponsorships & events, trade shows, hospitality events, and firm-hosted executive roundtables, receptions, conferences and other content-rich events.
• Event & Sponsorship Execution: Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, contract negotiation, branding, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with go-to-market, business development, marketing and client-serving teams to create tools, messaging, and other assets that enhance client engagement before, during and after events.
• Data, Analytics & Reporting: Track event and sponsorship metrics, analyzing performance against objectives and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Budget & Operations Management: Manage event budgets, including accruals, expense tracking, and financial reconciliation.Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in event management and sponsorship strategy, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or similar credential preferred.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale events, sponsorships, and client-facing programs.
• Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) for event execution and oversight.For more information and to apply, go to .
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employee.
  • L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices.
  • In New York, the base salary is between $125,000 - $165,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits.
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