About BoomPop, Inc.
Who We Are
At BoomPop, we believe in the importance of bringing people together. Since 2020, we've been transforming the way people gather, making it easier, more engaging, and truly unforgettable. We combine a top-notch event planning team with cutting-edge AI technology to make planning events as easy as shopping online.
We’ve organized critical events for over 6,000 clients, including Google, Nike, and Accenture, bringing together more than 400,000 attendees. And we're just getting started.
We have raised over $40M from top-tier investors, including Atomic, ACME Capital, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), and Wing.
Why Join Us?
The world of work is changing, and BoomPop is leading the charge. With remote work on the rise, companies like Airbnb, Salesforce, and Shopify are embracing a new mantra: “Offsites are the new office.”
The group travel and events industry is booming, and we're at the heart of it. Businesses are shifting their budgets from traditional office spaces to in-person experiences. Group travel, which was already a massive part of the $900 billion corporate travel industry, is growing even faster now.
Join us and be part of a world-class team that's redefining the future of travel and events. You'll find endless opportunities for growth, the chance to work with top-tier clients, and the thrill of making a real impact on the world.
Mission: Essence of the Job
The Event Services team’s mission is to help our clients build thriving cultures and achieve company goals through curated, high-impact in-person experiences.
As a Senior Event Manager, you’ll serve as the strategic lead for BoomPop’s most complex and high-value programs — overseeing events that are larger in scope, budget, and production. You’ll guide clients through the full lifecycle, drive operational and financial excellence, and influence process improvements across the team.
You bring deep event management experience, strong business acumen, and the confidence to operate autonomously while mentoring peers and elevating team standards.
Top 3 Priorities
- Deliver world-class client satisfaction (NPS & CSAT) while consistently achieving profitability and operational excellence targets.
- Independently manage 8–12 concurrent complex events, including large-scale offsites, multi-day retreats, and incentive programs with budgets of $500K–$2M+.
- Act as a strategic partner and subject matter expert — mentoring peers, influencing processes, and helping shape BoomPop’s event operations playbook.
Within 30 days:
- Complete onboarding and training on BoomPop systems, tools, and SOPs.
- Shadow team members on complex programs to learn workflows, expectations, and best practices.
- Begin managing one or two assigned client events with oversight and support from your Team Lead.
Within 60 days:
- Fully own multiple large-scale programs from concept through reconciliation, managing vendors, creative direction, budgets, and client relationships.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Creative, and Product teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Begin identifying patterns, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Within 90 days:
- Operate independently as the strategic lead across a portfolio of 8–12 concurrent complex events.
- Consistently exceed satisfaction, quality, and profitability goals.
- Be recognized as a go-to leader for complex programs, supporting the broader team through mentorship and thought partnership.
Competencies
- Event Management. Brings deep expertise in their craft and apply it to build great products and experiences
- Customer Service Excellence. Delivers unforgettable service and makes every client feel like a VIP.
- Communication & Collaboration. Keeps everyone aligned with clear updates and smooth teamwork.
- Strategy & Innovation. Brings fresh ideas and big-picture thinking to make every event smarter and better.
- Self-Management. Stays organized, motivated, and accountable without needing much hand-holding.
What you'll do
- Plan, lead, and execute 8–12 concurrent high-complexity events, including incentive trips, multi-day retreats, and high-production programs.
- Serve as the primary strategic contact for clients, offering consultative guidance and creative solutions aligned to business objectives.
- Manage all aspects of event execution: budget creation, venue and vendor sourcing, production, logistics, and reconciliation.
- Oversee event budgets of $500K–$2M+, balancing client goals with BoomPop’s margin targets and cost efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Creative, Product, and Finance teams to ensure seamless delivery.
- Mentor Event Managers by sharing best practices, reviewing plans, and helping solve complex challenges.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance scalability, efficiency, and profitability across the Events org.
- Lead post-event reviews to surface learnings and drive continuous improvement.
- Model operational excellence, proactive communication, and a calm, solution-oriented approach in every client interaction.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience in end-to-end event management, including large-scale, complex, or high-production events.
- Demonstrated success managing 8–12 simultaneous programs with budgets of $500K–$2M+.
- Proven ability to serve as a trusted client partner and strategic advisor.
- Strong vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and relationship management experience.
- Deep understanding of budget management, margin protection, and reconciliation.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience mentoring or influencing others, even without direct management.
- Startup mindset — agile, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% for onsite execution or team offsites.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary + equity, with tons of room for career growth
- Company sponsored 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Flexibility to work from anywhere
- Amazing annual team-wide and department offsites
- World-class medical, vision, and dental plans with 100% employee contributions covered + 80% dependent contributions covered
- $50/month phone stipend
Occasional Travel: Connecting is in our DNA, please note that we anticipate roughly 6-8 nights of travel per year for this role.
Total Compensation Package; Including Benefits and Stock:
- Base: $90,000 - $120,000 a year; Depending on Experience and Qualifications
- Bonus: $15,000 annually, based on Business and Personal Milestones
- Medical, vision, dental, life: $10,000 - $16,000 a year; Depending on Individual or Family Plan
- Equity: Our vision is to take BoomPop to the moon 🚀
Please note that this is a fully remote opportunity.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
BoomPop is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. BoomPop considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For California-based applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, BoomPop will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you have any questions or if you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at talent@boompop.com.
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