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Global Events - Specialist Marketing Manager

We are looking for an Events Manager to join the Global Marketing team, reporting to the Head of Global Events in the Corporate Brand and Events Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and executing the organizations global events program primarily in the North America market, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual events (corporate flagship and third-party alliance partner and industry events, sponsored conferences) and ensuring all events are effectively planned and executed from initiation through post-event evaluation. The successful candidate will have experience producing and managing large scale, innovative global and high-profile events (e.g. NRF: Retail’s Big Show, SAP Sapphire, etc.), and providing tactical guidance. This person should have strong project management skills and understand marketing and promotion techniques. Previous experience managing events in the IT services or consulting industry is preferred. The Events Manager will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining global relationships with senior leaders and internal stakeholders, including business partners, regional marketing colleagues, other event managers, outside vendors, and third-party service providers.

This role reports to the Head of Global Events in the Corporate Brand and Events Division. 

Remote working. Location preferred in USA, but open to all qualified candidates.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, marketing partners and cross-functional teams to develop and execute short and long-term event strategies, budgets, roadmaps, and communication plans.
• Build and contribute recommendations for strategic approaches, policies, budget, and creative direction of new events
• Manage all budget and related financial responsibilities, including estimates, deposits and invoicing, billing, and event expense reconciliation, provide detailed post-show expense reporting.
• Coordinate and lead kick-off meetings, vendor meetings and team meetings.
• Distribute detailed plans as needed and provide timely updates to promote full transparency.
• Work directly with content owners and creatives to help structure, build, and manage presentations and own final changes.
• Oversee production and technical aspects – from virtual event platforms to streaming partners to all production requirements.
• Manage tradeshow timelines, event logistics, partner contracts, booth production timelines, vendor timelines, and creative deliverables. Manage master show list, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Attend and actively participate in major shows including onsite vendor management of set-up and dismantling of booth structure, equipment, and any additional pieces.
• Knowledgeable of show services, labor, and exhibit constructs
• Clear understanding of venues, RFPs, BEOs and meeting set-up
• Lead post-mortem analysis and recommendations for future event improvement
• Event support, including event staffing and coverage assignments
• Ensure insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations are adhered to

Key Competencies:

• 5-7 years of marketing experience
• Attention to detail, time management, organization skills.
• Independent, self-starter who has a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proven record of running B2B marketing events including roundtables, briefings, thought leadership events, industry/partner alliance tradeshows, executive dinners, etc.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at one time in a fast-paced, shifting environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 50-60%
• Experience in IT services or consulting industry strongly desired
• Efficiently lead several projects at once, in various locations and at various phases of execution
• Effective communicator and presenter
• Eager to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Leadership Skills

Education

Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Performs complex tasks typically following established processes. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.