Description
Position Title: Events Marketing Manager
Location: Remote EST
Duration: 12 Months (Contract to Hire)/ No C2C
- Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates*
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with planning and executing the approximately 90 Compliance Solutions events/tradeshow throughout the year to increase brand awareness and generate leads. Responsibilities includes, but are not limited to:
- Create, implement and maintain a calendar of events, conferences and tradeshows.
- Manage and update all event briefing documents.
- Coordinate site selection, contract negotiations, banquet event orders, attendee rooming list, attendee travel plans, and program specifications design.
- Responsible for onsite management of events.
- Manage budget and work with the Senior Director of Event Marketing and finance to process, code and track invoices and payments. Assist in managing sponsorships, speakers, advertising, booth operations, messaging, print and fulfillment orders, outside exhibit house and booth design.
- Work with internal resources including procurement, vender assurance, accounts payable and internal purchasing systems.
- Assist with the deployment the strategic event marketing plan to increase lead generation and ROI.
- Manage all projects within WorkFront software.
- Reporting - Assist with monthly reporting that outline current event schedule, with ROI tracking.
- Ability to travel 25-30%
SPECIAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
This position has a direct impact on BU operations through timely project management of various elements of conferences, tradeshows, alliances and partner events. There is considerable interaction with all BUs, executives, internal and external support teams, and vendors.
This position requires great attention to detail in managing project plans and schedules. Failure to properly perform the job can result in large cost overruns due to rush and/or late fees and attrition fees. Thorough review processes and effective project management must be employed to quickly address any errors.
EDUCATION:
- BA or BS in marketing, communications, tourism, hospitality or related field
EXPERIENCE:
- 5-7 years of event marketing and management of large tech industry events with experience attending and coordinating the presence at large annual user conferences or company trade shows
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once, set priorities, work proactively and independently, problem solve, improvise, manage conflicting priorities, and function as part of a team that must perform under pressure
- Experience in collaborating and developing positive business relationships with all cross-functional peers and stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment
- HCM product knowledge beneficial and is a longer-term requirement for the role
- Event-development and production experience
- Other content development and programming experience (such as proven success managing tradeshow programs or curriculum design/development) preferred and will be helpful in this role
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Project Management software experience - WorkFront preferred
- Strategic thinker who can take initiative and think creatively in order to add value and enhance current and new programs
- Diplomacy, integrity, and presence that enables you to work effectively at all levels within large organization
- Enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication, writing, project management and interpersonal skills
- Motivated self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and proven success at meeting deadlines
- Values having FUN, while being DISRUPTIVE, INNOVATIVE, PASSIONATE and OPEN.
CONTRACTS/BUDGETS:
- Solid knowledge working with the legal department on hotel and event contracts
- Experience managing external vendor relationships and working within defined budget parameters
- Ability to negotiate contracts and develop and achieve budget goals
TRAVEL:
- This role requires 25-30 percent travel and can be performed from a home office.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Webex
- Moderate knowledge of image manipulation, drawing, page layout and web design applications
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Knowledge of print and other media production processes
- Willingness to learn the technical aspects of the company's products and services
- Prior knowledge of or desire to learn about Salesforce.com, WorkFront project management software, Lead retrieval software, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Smart Sheet and Slide Share
About Matlen Silver
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600
At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
- 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)