Event Manager (Meetings & Events)

Job overview

The Event Manager (Meetings & Events) works onsite in West Des Moines, IA. Compensation is not specified. The role coordinates event travel and virtual event programs for ITA Group clients, supporting the company’s work creating engagement and loyalty experiences. The manager oversees events from planning through delivery, coordinating internal teams, budgets, client requirements, and external suppliers. The role helps ensure that simultaneous domestic and international programs meet client objectives and deliver well-organized attendee experiences.

What you'll do

• Coordinate event travel and virtual event programs for clients
• manage simultaneous events
• collaborate with internal teams to meet deliverables, balance budgets, and anticipate client needs
• build and maintain external supplier relationships
• lead strategic teams for domestic and international events when applicable
• manage project details and deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

event manager

meetings & events

west des moines ia

ita group

event programs

event travel

virtual events

client management

budget management

supplier relations

domestic and international events

travel up to 25–30%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement contributions
• paid parental leave
• flexible work arrangements
• volunteer time off
• paid sabbaticals
• anniversary awards.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant event-management experience; travel may be up to 25–30% of the year.

About the employer

ITA Group Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.