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Event Manager

Navan

Skills

Required

  • event management
  • vendor negotiations
  • onsite execution

Preferred

  • Manage event budgets
  • vendor contracts
  • offsite strategies

Join Navan, a leading travel and event technology company, as an Event Manager. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse portfolio of client events, delivering world-class service and managing budgets with precision. You will also educate clients on industry best practices, manage event budgets, collaborate with product teams, and maintain relationships with top-tier venues and suppliers. The position offers a range of benefits, including parental leave, healthcare, flexible vacation, and a 401k retirement plan.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse portfolio of client events, managing timelines, vendor contracts, and logistics.
  • Educate clients on industry best practices, offsite strategies, and cost-effective event design while building strong client relationships.
  • Manage event budgets to maximize impact and protect gross margins while supporting Navan’s net revenue goals.

Requirements

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a creative, client-first mindset
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% for onsite event execution, team syncs, and client meetings
  • 5+ years of end-to-end event management experience, including sourcing, budget management, vendor negotiations, and onsite execution
  • High executive presence with experience presenting directly to C-suite and senior leaders
  • Strong project management skills with a proven track record of handling high-volume event portfolios in fast-paced environments

Preferred

  • Prior hospitality or corporate travel industry experience preferred