Special Event Manager

Job overview

The Special Event Manager role is onsite in Columbia, SC, with compensation of $42,058 per year. The position supports the convention center’s Events Department and its client events. This role books, plans, and manages complex events, coordinating client needs with internal teams, preferred providers, and contractors. It also supports event revenue generation and smooth event operations.

What you'll do

• Generate event business and sales leads
• respond to proposals and inquiries
• plan events and advise clients on services and charges
• coordinate work orders, diagrams, and onsite setup
• manage event-day client service
• prepare settlement paperwork
• lead planning and operational meetings
• support compliance and department projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special events

event management

convention center

client coordination

event planning

sales leads

onsite

columbia sc

columbia metropolitan convention center

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Combines event sales, client planning, and onsite event management at a convention center.

About the employer

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (MACST) is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.