# Events Manager > Zirous · Urbandale, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-08-25 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description At [Vaezr Studio](https://www.vaezr.com/services/event-production), a division of [Zirous](https://www.zirous.com/), we transform live and virtual events into immersive, high-impact experiences that inspire connection and advance business goals. By pairing cutting-edge technical show design—including custom hardware, Audio Video (AV), lighting, and stage management—with end-to-end logistics and strategic storytelling, we turn corporate summits, brand activations, and large-scale productions into unforgettable moments executed with flawless precision.  We are seeking to hire an experienced Events Manager to manage client-facing communication, procurement, estimation, and on-site logistics. This newly created hybrid role functions as a combination of Project Manager, Account Manager, and on-site Client Liaison for the events team. By taking on these operational and relationship-management duties, this role allows technical directors to focus entirely on show design, hardware, and subcontractor direction without on-site interruptions. ### Key Responsibilities - **On-Site Client Management & Liaison:** Serve as the primary, client-facing point of contact on-site during events. Actively filter and manage client requests, interruptions, or real-time show changes to ensure the technical team can focus on show execution. - **Task & Project Management:** Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of an event, managing task delegation and assignments to ensure seamless project execution. - **Project & Resource Management:** Handle project management and internal relationship/resource management (RM) tasks. Coordinate project workflows and assist in monitoring profitability margins by reducing reliance on external subcontractors. - **Estimating & Financial Review:** Collaborate on project estimating, double-check Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and ensure financial forecasts and numbers align with project scopes. - **Procurement & Recruitment:** Manage the recruitment and procurement of event subcontractors and freelancers, utilizing and maintaining the company's existing network and contact list. - **Contract Coordination:** Assist with generating, structuring, and executing project contracts and statements of work. - **Sales & Business Development Support:** Collaborate with the sales team to participate in client outreach, sales processes, and community relationship building to grow existing accounts and generate new revenue. - **Marketing Asset Creation:** Utilize downtime during events to capture photos and record video footage of event setups and productions, partnering with the marketing team to create promotional assets that support sales outreach. ### Location Zirous operates on a hybrid schedule, combining in-office work at our Urbandale, IA location with remote work days. Depending on events and client outreach initiatives, day-to-day work locations may vary. ### Employment Type This position has the ability to be filled with a freelancer, part-time employee, or full-time employee. ## Requirements - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or in a related field or equivalent work experience. - **5+ Years Full-Cycle Corporate Event Experience:**  - Gathering and defining event specifications, and requirements directly from clients. - Overseeing pre-event scheduling, task management, and budget tracking. - Partnering closely with technical leads throughout event production. - **Exceptional Soft Skills:** Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are required to comfortably and effectively manage client relationships, particularly in high-pressure, on-site event environments. - **Organizational Skills:** Exceptional capacity to prioritize competing priorities across multiple client accounts while keeping project deliverables, documentation, and budgets seamlessly organized.   - **Attention to Detail:** Sharp eye for precision in managing complex logistics, catching subtle inconsistencies in schedules or budgets before they impact live operations.  - **PowerPoint Proficiency:** Advanced or above-average proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint to quickly build, adjust, and clean up client-facing presentations and deliverables. - **Client-Facing Comfort:** A proven ability to act as the main communication liaison, managing expectation, accustomed to working in fast-paced evolving environments, while fostering long-term client success. - **Adaptability & Growth:** A willingness to learn internal Resource Management (RM) processes and adapt to a dynamic workflow that shifts between event logistics, office administration, and business development. - **Schedule & Hours:** Ability to work weekend hours and shifts exceeding 10 hours daily during active events. - **Travel Requirements:** Willingness and availability to travel out of state for extended durations, on very rare occasions up to 3 months. Local candidates within the Des Moines, IA metro will be given priority in the recruitment process. ## Benefits ### Why Join Us - Collaborative environment with strategists, creatives, and technical experts. - High-visibility role with strong growth potential. - Competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, and benefits. - You’ll work alongside some of the smartest people you'll ever know. You'll learn from them, and they'll learn from you. - LOTS of perks: catered lunches, snacks, beverages, social hours, on-site gym & shower facility, small group activity options outside of work (book club, craft club, public speaking club, volleyball league, golf league, etc.), and a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely and in the office. - Recognition for a job well done! Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards with bonus amounts for each. - Company-wide lunches on-site and remotely. - Lunch and Learns (throughout the year we educate each other on different industry topics). - Casual dress - jeans, sweatshirts, and flip flops are all acceptable while in our office or while working from home.  - Professional development opportunities: certifications, continued education, speaking engagements, etc. - Much, much, more! ## Apply [Apply at Zirous](https://apply.workable.com/zirous/j/35A9DF7FE9/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)