Event Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree59%Master's degree16%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years68%6-10 years28%1-2 years2%Current company
American Dining Creations
ANSIRA PARTNERS, INCBEVRICH CORPTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years24%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $69,610 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,594 – $77,413 yearly
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Marketing & Event Sales Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningMarketing Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL aClass E+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceVideographer/Photographer
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Google AdsGoogle Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationGoogle AdwordsDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCreative WritingDirector of Sales and Marketing
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicensePhotographyLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass ESkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMedia Development Specialist
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSocial Media Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGoogle Ad ManagerAnalysis SkillsCatering Experience
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: marketing manager, videographer/photographer and operations 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 Columbia, MO, 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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