Senior Event Manager

Robbins Research International

$115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in luxury or ultra-premium event production
  • Proven experience with VIP and high-net-worth clients
  • Expertise in sourcing global venues and negotiating contracts
  • Strong relationships in luxury hospitality
  • Advanced budget management skills
  • Willingness to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
  • Proficient in project management and financial systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce bespoke five-star experiences
  • Lead full lifecycle production from ideation to post-event refinement
  • Source luxury venues and properties globally
  • Curate elevated food and beverage programs
  • Ensure seamless guest experience from arrival to departure
  • Introduce innovative design moments to elevate experiences
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors

Benefits

  • Global travel opportunities with hybrid work flexibility
  • Access to exclusive luxury venues and experiences
  • Exposure to high-profile clientele and events
  • Opportunity to shape industry trends in luxury hospitality
  • Dynamic work environment requiring adaptability and creativity
Full Job Description
Senior Event Manager (Luxury & VIP Experiences)

Global Travel Required | Hybrid Flexibility

Target Compensation: $115,000 Base

Robbins Research International (Tony Robbins)

Division: Platinum Partnership

We are hiring a Senior Event Manager / (Luxury & VIP Experiences) to lead these world-class experiences.

The Opportunity

The Senior Event Manager will own the strategy, design, and execution of our most exclusive global experiences - from intimate gatherings of 30 elite members to curated international experiences serving 500+ high-level partners.

This is not a logistics-only role. This is a creative, strategic, and operational leadership position responsible for designing emotionally powerful, five-star environments while executing with flawless precision.

If you understand that excellence is not optional - it is the standard - this role is for you.

What the Senior Event Manager Will Own

Experience Design & Elevated Execution

The Senior Event Manager will conceptualize and produce bespoke, five-star experiences that exceed the expectations of discerning, high-profile attendees.

You will:

  • Design immersive, emotionally impactful environments aligned with the Tony Robbins brand.
  • Lead full lifecycle production: ideation, site selection, negotiation, design, production, logistics, and post-event refinement.
  • Source world-class global venues - luxury resorts, private estates, yachts, exclusive-use properties, and iconic destinations.
  • Curate elevated F&B programs, custom gifting, bespoke excursions, and concierge-level details.
  • Ensure every touchpoint - arrival to departure - feels seamless, intentional, and extraordinary.


High-Touch Relationship & Stakeholder Leadership

The Senior Event Manager serves as a trusted liaison to:

  • Luxury venues and premium vendors
  • Private concierge teams and security partners
  • VIP guests, executive assistants, and senior leadership
  • High-profile speakers and elite members

This role requires exceptional discretion, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. You will operate in confidential, high-stakes environments with composure and professionalism.

Budget Strategy & Financial Oversight

This is a strategic operator role - not just creative production.

You will:

  • Develop and manage six-figure+ event budgets with precision.
  • Forecast, reconcile, and optimize spend while maintaining uncompromising five-star standards.
  • Negotiate premium contracts ensuring value, exclusivity, and elevated service delivery.
  • Balance financial stewardship with luxury execution.


Operational Mastery & Luxury Logistics

The Senior Event Manager will oversee complex global logistics including:

  • Private travel, charters, VIP transportation
  • Luxury room blocks and curated itineraries
  • Security coordination and concierge-level services
  • Personalized experiences for high-net-worth attendees

You anticipate needs before they arise. You resolve obstacles seamlessly. You maintain elegance under pressure.

Creative Innovation & Continuous Elevation

You will:

  • Introduce innovative, unexpected design moments that elevate each experience.
  • Secure rare venues and hard-to-access experiences through resourcefulness and network.
  • Stay ahead of luxury hospitality and experiential trends.
  • Refine and elevate standards year over year.


Leadership & Cultural Alignment

The Senior Event Manager leads cross-functional vendors, contractors, and internal teams with calm authority and clarity.

You:

  • Model grace under pressure.
  • Inspire excellence and accountability.
  • Foster a "whatever it takes" service culture.
  • Operate in flow - adaptable, decisive, grounded.


What Success Looks Like

  • Flawless execution of high-end, global luxury events.
  • Elevated attendee satisfaction among high-net-worth partners.
  • Budget precision and strategic cost optimization.
  • Continuous experience innovation year over year.
  • Seamless cross-functional collaboration with leadership.


Requirements

  • 7+ years producing luxury, celebrity-level, incentive-style, or ultra-premium events.
  • Proven experience serving VIP, executive, or high-net-worth clientele.
  • Expertise in global venue sourcing and contract negotiation.
  • Strong vendor relationships within luxury hospitality.
  • Advanced budget ownership and financial oversight.
  • Ability to travel 50%+ (domestic and international).
  • Proficiency with project management and financial tracking systems.


The DNA of the Ideal Senior Event Manager

Luxury-Minded - You understand five-star standards intuitively.

Visionary Creator - You transform bold ideas into unforgettable environments.

Resourceful Operator - You secure what others cannot.

Fluid & Adaptive - You pivot with elegance and control.

Discreet Professional - You thrive in confidential, high-profile environments.

Mission-Driven - You believe transformational experiences change lives.

Calm Authority - Anchored, steady, and composed under pressure.

Team Champion - You elevate everyone around you.

Travel & Flexibility

This role requires frequent global travel and flexibility during event cycles. You must thrive in dynamic, high-performance environments where the pace can accelerate quickly.

Compensation

Target base salary: $115,000

Additional compensation structure to be discussed based on experience.

If you are an elite-level Senior Event Manager who thrives in high-stakes luxury environments and believes extraordinary experiences can transform lives, we invite you to apply.

How To Apply:

  • Click apply and submit your application in Hireology.
  • Complete the SparkHire video interview: https://hire.li/-_03suvNRHYNCe65AA1_4


Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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