Company Name: Anheuser-Busch
Location: United States (Remote)
Type: Full Time
Salary: NA
Job Description:
At our company, we grow people, brands, and businesses! We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic Event Director to lead the vision and execution of high-impact events and incentive programs for one of the world’s most iconic brands, Anheuser-Busch. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will shape unforgettable experiences, drive innovation, and deliver excellence at scale.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love bringing big ideas to life, and have a passion for leading teams and delivering best-in-class experiences, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to Operations Director Anheuser-Busch
- Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale events and incentive trips (concept through post-event analysis)
- Manage budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, contracts, and ROI
- Source, negotiate, and manage venues, hotels, and vendors; ensure performance and favorable terms
- Evaluate proposals, contracts, addendums, and vendor responses
- Act as point of contact for destination and vendor meeting requests
- Lead timelines, priorities, and execution across multiple programs; adapt to changing needs
- Partner cross-functionally with Client Services, Creative, Hospitality, and Production on planning, negotiations, and programming
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and workflow enhancements
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and internal teams on timelines, roles, and deliverables
- Build and maintain strong vendor and client relationships
- Contribute to new business efforts (RFPs, RFIs, presentations, special projects)
- Manage, coach, and develop team members
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in event production, sourcing, project management, and budget ownership
- Knowledge and experience in the MICE Industry
- Proven success delivering large-scale experiential programs (CPG/beverage preferred)
- Expertise in sourcing, hotel buying, vendor management, and global destinations
- Knowledge of hotels and destinations in US and Globally
- Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in Contract negotiations, specific to hospitatlity industry nuances and legal aspects, securing best rates, and favorable contract terms
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Perferred Requirements:
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Primarily Office Based (remote) – up to 10% travel
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer-based work daily
- Capability to stand and walk during events as needed
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 10 pounds
