Convention services manager vs event organizer

The differences between convention services managers and event organizers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a convention services manager, becoming an event organizer takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $32,676 average annual salary of an event organizer.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for an event organizer are event logistics, event planning, and travel arrangements.

Convention services manager vs event organizer overview

	Convention Services Manager	Event Organizer
Yearly salary	$51,222	$32,676
Hourly rate	$24.63	$15.71
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	6,595
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs event organizer salary

Convention services managers and event organizers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Event Organizer
Average salary	$51,222	$32,676
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $24,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between convention services manager and event organizer education

There are a few differences between a convention services manager and an event organizer in terms of educational background:

	Convention Services Manager	Event Organizer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs event organizer demographics

Here are the differences between convention services managers' and event organizers' demographics:

	Convention Services Manager	Event Organizer
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 45.9% Female, 54.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 9.0% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and event organizer duties and responsibilities

Convention services manager example responsibilities.

Lead vendor RFP's and consolidation of exhibit properties.
Create RFP's, managing the services of suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approve departmental booking guidelines.
Revise each BEO as required.
Create banquet/catering forecasts and booking pace reports.
Plan menus, wine lists, event calendars, rooming lists.

Event organizer example responsibilities.

Manage RSVP lists, checked-in attendees at events, and insure guest satisfaction at all times.
Create PowerPoint for the event.
Assist in generation of advertisements and Facebook posts announcing events.
Develop agenda and itinerary, organize and procure all speaker biographies and materials and logistics for successful program execution.
Co-developed marketing collateral and media programming for NBA events.

Convention services manager vs event organizer skills

Common convention services manager skills

Convention Services, 10%
Audio Visual, 8%
Reservations, 8%
Meeting Rooms, 6%
Banquet Event Orders, 6%
Event Planning, 6%

Common event organizer skills

Event Logistics, 19%
Event Planning, 13%
Travel Arrangements, 8%
Facebook, 7%
Charity Events, 5%
Community Events, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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