Senior Event Planner

Who We Are

At BoomPop, we believe in the magic 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 had the pleasure of organizing exceptional events for over 6,000 clients, including Google, Nike, and Accenture, bringing together more than 300,000 attendees. And we're just getting started.

We have raised over $20M from top-tier investors including Atomic, ACME Capital, and Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod). 

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.

About the role

The Event Services Center of Excellence’s mission is to partner with our clients to help them build thriving cultures and achieve company goals through creatively curated and expertly planned in-person experiences. 

As a Senior Event Planner, you will contribute to this mission by planning, coordinating, and executing a diverse range of client events with exceptional customer service, unwavering adaptability to changing client needs, and a strong focus on exceeding team goals.

Top 3 Priorities

1. Meet and exceed NPS and CSAT targets 

2. Event budget management that protects and improves margins

3. Improve  client retention through exceptional planning, product delivery,  and account management  across owned accounts

What you'll do

• Design, plan, and execute 8-12  client events simultaneously

• Develop detailed event strategies, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring top-tier service within budget constraints

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the planning process

• Go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer experiences, driving client retention and referrals

• Follow and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize event planning processes

• Provide feedback to enhance tools, systems, and workflows, contributing to our mission of building a scalable and tech-enabled organization

• Meet or exceed event booking and profit margin goals, including upselling additional services

• Immerse your day-to-day planning operations in BoomPop’s product to help inform product development and improve the UX

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end event management including sourcing, vendor management, planning, coordination, execution, and budget management. 

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with vendors and venues

• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills 

• Excelling project management skills and experience managing a high volume of tasks

• Strong executive presence and ability to present information to a variety of senior leaders

• Proven ability to be creative and innovative in planning in-person events

• Hospitality experience is highly preferred

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 team offsites + events every quarter

• 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 3-4 nights of travel per quarter for this role.

Total Compensation Package; Including Benefits and Stock:

• Base: $80,000 - $100,000 a year; Depending on Experience and Qualifications

• 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; Total Estimated Value for this Role is $50,000+

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.