Events Marketing Manager - SaaS/B2B - (Chicago)

Company: Finitas
Location: Chicago
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

The Event Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining project plans, website and registration build, client speaker management, marketing email communication, event reporting and analysis, and communicating critical program updates across teams. Personal attributes required for this role include effective communication, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, high accountability, executive presence, and a customer-focused mentality. This position will require exceptional ability to multi-task under tight timelines, superb organizational skills and attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and executive presence as the position requires frequent interaction with clients and close collaboration with internal stakeholders across all marketing teams, and multiple departments including sales, thought leadership, consulting, and executive leadership.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support planning and execution of all events, including corporate meetings, webinars, and client-facing events. This includes development of project tasks/timelines according to process, event marketing websites and communications, and internal briefing materials.
• Execute on event plans and provide post-event debriefs
• Utilize Salesforce to track event attendee activity and report on ROI according to company processes
• Plan and manage the execution of webinars and other digital programs, including logistics, staffing coordination, platform configuration, and promotions
• Coordinate key logistics for in-person client facing events, including but not limited to staffing, food & beverage, room blocks, travel, signage, registration, and speaker management
• Conduct regular event reporting and analysis specific to identify registration trends, assess attendee engagement, and monitor overall event performance
• Manage external vendor partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within stated budgets
• Other duties assigned Qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in corporate event planning or program management
  • Exceptional project and time management skills required with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to work on deliverables with tight timelines and to handle the need to pivot with professional poise
  • Strong attention to detail, execution, and follow through with little supervision
  • Candidate will be a creative, innovative, and quick thinker who understands event/marketing best practices and concepts
  • Candidate will be assertive, results-oriented and driven
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to write compelling marketing copy a plus
  • Experience with Cvent, project management platforms, Salesforce, Livestorm, Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint or similar preferred
  • Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
  • B.A. /B.S. in marketing, communications or related field of study
  • Candidate will be willing to travel approximately 30%

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