Event Manager

We are looking for an Event Manager to drive attendee growth and manage hosted buyer engagement for the WTE Miami event. This role focuses on identifying, onboarding, and managing high-quality attendees and hosted buyers (travel advisors, tour operators and B2B travel buyers), ensuring strong participation and meaningful business interactions at the event.Key Responsibilities:Lead attendee acquisition and hosted buyer recruitment for the eventIdentify and engage relevant buyers, travel professionals, and industry stakeholdersConduct outreach via calls, emails, and networking to onboard qualified attendeesManage the end-to-end hosted buyer journey (onboarding, communication, scheduling, and engagement)Build and maintain relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, and industry partnersCoordinate with internal teams to align attendee targets and event objectivesTrack and manage attendee data, pipelines, and conversion metricsEnsure a high-quality attendee and exhibitor matchmaking experienceProvide regular updates, insights, and reports on attendee growth and engagementQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, or related field4–8 years of experience in client engagement, sales, or operationsExperience in travel agencies, tour operators, hospitality, or events is highly preferredProven experience in outreach, relationship management, or customer onboardingFamiliarity with international markets or B2B environments is a plus