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Associate Manager – Hospitality & Events

Associate Manager – Hospitality & Events

CompanySalesforce
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$111200 – $152900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7+ years of successful event management experience in a high-tech, B2B, customer-centric environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple events and complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Deep experience with nonprofit event planning and corporate social responsibility events.
  • Strong understanding of brand positioning and ensuring consistent, on-brand messaging across events.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
  • Executive presence with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Experience managing budgets, financial planning, and vendor contracts.
  • Skilled in creative problem-solving and negotiation under pressure.
  • Comfortable with online registration platforms and event reporting systems.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • This is a full-time in-office role based in San Francisco, Monday through Friday.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends based on business needs.
  • Occasional travel to offsite locations for event support may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of in-office meetings and events including executive-level engagements, partner receptions, team offsites, and customer-facing activations.
  • Manage all meeting and event logistics: pre-event planning, onsite execution, and post-event follow-up including metrics, lessons learned, and documentation.
  • Support complex ELT-level events and simple meeting setups, ensuring seamless experiences for all participants.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Real Estate, Facilities, Employee Engagement, Office of Equality, Security Operations, and Culinary teams.
  • Co-manage external vendors and agency partners to ensure successful program execution.
  • Serve as a consultative partner to internal teams and clients using event space, offering creative, strategic input and public speaking support.
  • Maintain and improve team playbooks and documentation for scalable, efficient planning processes.
  • Manage shared calendars (G-Cal) for internal event space scheduling and act as key stakeholder in booking approvals.
  • Monitor and report on event KPIs including attendance, engagement, and satisfaction via surveys and other tools.
  • Ensure events reflect consistent Salesforce branding, messaging, and values.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Personable, professional, and articulate under pressure.
  • Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Deeply aligned with Salesforce values and culture.
  • Self-starter with a proactive mindset.