Corporate Events Manager

A career at Sono Bello means being part of a dynamic and high energy work environment, where each one of our team members can make a difference. We love what we do, and it shows. We are the national leader in providing cutting edge, personalized body transformations. We believe everyone deserves to have their best body today and pursue their best life now.

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high visibility events.
• Develop annual event calendars and strategies aligned with business goals and company culture.
• Ensure all events are aligned with brand standards and elevate team member and guest experience.
• Manage small and large company meetings including, but not limited to, Senior Leadership Team meetings in Scottsdale or Field Leadership meetings in Salt Lake City.
• Own monthly meeting set up and execution at our Bellevue National Support office including, but not limited to, monthly huddles or lunch and learns.

• Negotiate vendor contracts, including venue, travel, lodging, production, and transportation.
• Build strategic partnerships and long-term relationships with key travel vendors such as hotels, airlines, and travel providers to secure competitive rates and exceptional service.
• Manage business relationship with Uber.
• Manage external production companies, A/V providers, and décor firms.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to concept and execute revenue-generating events such as:
  • Lead-generation activations
  • Experiential brand campaigns
  • Regional marketing events and trade shows
• Ensure events support business development, customer engagement, and brand awareness.

• Own all event budgets; forecast and track expenses, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI.
• Evaluate event success through post-event reporting, surveys, and engagement metrics.
• Identify risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
• Own the annual AOP and event calendar for budgeting with CEO.
• Manage fixed assets that we repeatedly use and store elsewhere (e.g., Sono Bello event signage or pillars).

• Manage, mentor, and grow the Corporate Event Planner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Facilities, Communications, Marketing, and IT.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for executive leadership on key event strategy and logistics.

• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate event management, with at least 2 years managing large-scale events (500+ attendees).
• Proven success managing complex events (e.g., conferences, summits, or trade shows) from concept to execution.
• Budget management experience for programs exceeding $250K.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as event schedules require.
• Strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to planning, execution, and problem-solving.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and a track record of building trusted relationships with vendors, travel providers, hotel chains, and other partners.
• Composed and solution-oriented under pressure, with the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments.
• Highly organized and detail-driven with a passion for managing complex timelines, logistics, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest event landscape (Bellevue/Seattle)
• CMP or CSEP certification a plus