Crowe

Marketing Events Account Lead

Crowe • $63K — $133K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in event management or related roles
  • Strong project management skills with experience handling multiple events simultaneously
  • Ability to establish objectives and measure ROI for events
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Detail-oriented with a process-oriented mindset
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in a professional services environment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main operational contact for assigned events
  • Lead the planning and execution of both market-facing and internal events
  • Manage project plans covering objectives, timelines, budgets, and logistics
  • Coordinate event scheduling and resource allocation with stakeholders
  • Ensure events are delivered on schedule and within budget
  • Source and manage vendors as needed for event success
  • Collaborate with teams to support event execution and resolve issues
  • Facilitate data handoff for post-event analysis and follow-up

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Regular meetings with a Career Coach to support career aspirations
  • Flexibility to work from home or at a Crowe office when available
  • Nurturing environment focused on talent development
Full Job Description

Job Description:

The Marketing Events Account Lead is responsible for the operational planning, project management, and execution of assigned account events. This role serves as the primary event operations contact for aligned business units, partnering with stakeholders to understand event objectives and deliver high-quality experiences through effective planning, budget management, vendor coordination, and logistics execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong event management, project management, and operational expertise, with a focus on process improvement, attention to detail, and exceptional client service. This role reports to the Firmwide Event Leader and is part of the Strategic Growth Office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned account events.

  • Lead planning and execution of market-facing events, leadership meetings, and internal events.

  • Develop and manage event project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, logistics, technical requirements, and vendor coordination.

  • Coordinate event intake, scheduling, and resource allocation in partnership with event and business leaders.

  • Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with firm policies and established processes.

  • Identify, source, and manage vendors based on event requirements and business needs.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support successful event execution and issue resolution.

  • Facilitate attendee and engagement data handoff to marketing and sales teams for post-event follow-up and reporting.

  • Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance event delivery and attendee experience.

Note: This role is responsible for event operations and production excellence. It does not own event messaging, promotional strategy, or audience targeting.

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Qualifications:

  • Hands-on corporate event planning, logistics, and execution experience, preferably within a professional services environment.

  • Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, timelines, and resources across multiple events.

  • Experience establishing event objectives and measuring outcomes or ROI.

  • Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

  • Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Process-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze trends and recommend improvements.

  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

  • Experience working within a distributed or remote operating model preferred.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management, event operations, marketing operations, or a related role.

  • Professional services experience preferred.

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.

  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support events and business priorities.

  • Ability to travel periodically for event support, training, and team meetings.

  • Remote position with the option to work from a Crowe office when available.

Preferred Knowledge:

  • Event management, registration, attendee engagement, and related event technologies.

  • Event industry trends, vendors, and best practices.

  • Experience partnering with client service teams and supporting firm standards and processes.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 10/31/2026.

About Crowe

Crowe is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm with offices around the world. The firm provides audit, tax, advisory, risk, and performance services to public and private companies and organizations in a variety of industries. Crowe was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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