Event Managers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership11%Organizational Skills10%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED29%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years18%More than 10 years74%Current company
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Alexander’s PatisserieAloft by MarriottTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years24%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $100,782 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,246 – $187,237 yearly
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Senior Manager
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHigh-End SalesEvents Director
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceWaitstaff
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDRBT CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEvent Planning Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Human ResourcesHR Department ExperienceHuman ResourcesManagementHuman Resources ManagementHuman Resource ManagementSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican Sign LanguageMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFront Desk/Night Auditor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLGuard CardSchool Bus EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBartender
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual 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 54 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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
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: event operations manager, supervisor and server.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 23 years of professional experience.
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