Job Description
Our client, a leader in the technology/marketing consulting space, is looking to bring on a contract Event Manager starting in February for 6 months. Role can be 100% remote and will require 40 hours/week.
Overview
Manage involvement in multiple events for aligned entities, including handling all aspects of event execution. Working with the Events Leads (and entity marketing leads), develop conference, sponsorship and association relationships and approaches, with a focus on innovative, new ideas to increase engagement. Manage multiple complex (large-scale, executive-level) events simultaneously. Successfully negotiate with various conference and event providers to ensure highest return on investment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of event program including
- Event planning
- Event execution (logistics management including venue selection, catering, invitation process, on-the-ground planning, policy overview, etc.)
- Conference sponsorships and Speaking engagements
- Liaise with and manage multiple stakeholder relationships both inside the organization and with outside organizations/vendors
- Budget management
- Post-event close/wrap (including event analytics, documentation, surveys, etc.)
Skills/Experience
- Event management and execution, Account Management, Program and Project management.
- Must have experience managing several events at once. Must be able to work with multiple stakeholders.
- 5-10 years B2B event management or related experience with proven success managing medium-large scale hosted events, trade-shows and conferences
Other Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field
Professional Qualifications
- Solid professional presence and ability to interact with multiple points of contact across functional groups at various career level, including executives
- Proactive, self-starter who is motivated and driven to make a difference within the team
- Accountable and engaged
- Attention to detail and high-quality work outputs
- Budget management and financial reporting skills
- Well organized with program management skills and an ability to manage multiple work streams and programs simultaneously
- Strong team player, willing to collaborate for best results – across multiple teams
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Absolute Must-have” Skills And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field
- Must have experience managing several events at once. Must be able to work with multiple stakeholders.
- 5-10 years B2B event management or related experience with proven success managing medium-large scale hosted events, trade-shows and conferences
If interested in and qualified for this role, please forward your resume today!
