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Most popular skills

Leadership 11%
Communication Skills 9%
Supervising Experience 8%

Education level

Bachelor's degree 63%
High school diploma or GED 18%
Associate's degree 12%

Years of experience

3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 20%
More than 10 years 74%

Current company

95 Percent Group
BCD Meetings & Events - Apple Inc Account
BW Studio + Events

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 46%

Browse Indeed's database of 17,302 profiles for Event Managers in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Event Manager: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $68,707 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,742$100,993 yearly

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Event Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Accident & Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance LicensePersonal Lines LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance License

Skills

Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills

Event Manager

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeProfessional in Human ResourcesFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant Experience

Assistant Manager & Event Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

AEDCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CGoogle Ads CertificationServsafe

Skills

Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBusiness CoachingBamboo

Director of Operations

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Event Consultant

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills

Coffee Bar Manager

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis Skills

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What's the average time to fill an event manager role?

The average time to fill an event manager role is 58 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do event managers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event manager include: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?

Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.

What are some job titles related to event managers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: CONSULTING FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER, event consultant and event marketing manager.

What level of education is common for an event manager?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an event manager?

Most event managers have 19 years of professional experience.

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