Events Manager

Manager, Marketing

We are looking for a motivated Events Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have event planning and vendor management experience and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

We are looking for an Events Manager to oversee all aspects of organizing and participating in event exhibitions. This position will be a 6-12 month contract, full-time, and remote.

This role involves managing 10 trade events per year worldwide. The assignment duration is 12 months. Hours will be approximately 28 per week for the first 5 months, increasing to 40 hours per week from March through June (4 months), then returning to 28 hours per week.

What You'll Do

• Develop objectives and strategies for the overall effectiveness and execution of internal and external company/customer or marketing events, including workshops, seminars, trade shows, product demonstrations, etc., to maximize company exposure and produce sales leads
• Manage contracts and secure vendors for exhibition booths
• Plan logistics, such as transportation and setup, for approximately 10 trade events per year worldwide
• Coordinate event activities and collaborate with the business team to promote the event, encourage attendance, and track performance
• Partner with marketing, sales, and product colleagues to identify key areas of focus and ensure documents and/or materials (promotional materials, product samples, etc.) are provided
• Provide onsite leadership to ensure all aspects of the event are executed properly
• Follow up with attendees as required to ensure event success, optimize future events, and evaluate ROI
• Develop and implement exhibition hall layouts and activities programs, including assembling and organizing facility requirements, managing mailing lists, administering attendee tracking and/or registration, and developing schedules and assignments for event personnel
• Coordinate facility, exhibit set-up, equipment, and catering requirements
• Research potential event locations and evaluate alternatives

What You'll Need

Required:

• 2 years of experience as an Event Manager
• Deep knowledge in area of accountability and broad knowledge of related functions
• Ability to make recommendations to business strategy and develop operational plans in support of that strategy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work onsite and manage event logistics

Preferred:

• Experience handling international trade events
• Familiarity with event management software and registration platforms

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodation statement

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$55-$58 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.