Events Manager
Ohio, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$52,000 - $67,600 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Project Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide comprehensive event logistical expertise to collaborators from planning through event execution and follow-up
- Project manage all event (tradeshow, Cengage hosted & virtual) deliverables from launch through execution, including post event follow-up
- Negotiate vendor agreements and complete all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, decorating companies, exhibit houses, and AV partners required for each event
- Track and manage all event-related expenses to ensure adherence to budget guidelines to optimize value
- Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects
- Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants to host Cengage live events
- Setting up all virtual event needs including webinar platform and registration site as well as calendar invitations for rehearsals and event day
- Optimizing the deployment of Cengage tradeshow assets and rented equipment to align with the specific objectives and engagement strategies of each conference
- Managing group air travel & ground transportation manifests
- Crafting and managing online registration platforms, lead capture and mobile apps, ensuring accurate attendee data handling and full compliance with ethical standards and government regulations
- Coordinating and communicating logistics to internal and external partners including post-event surveys
- Partnering with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team
- Travel to Events to provide onsite management as needed
Requirements
- 3-5 years involved in planning events and tradeshows including 1-2 years specifically in virtual event planning
- 3-5 years of experience negotiating contracts
- BA/BS Degree or Related Work Experience of 3+ years
- Proficiency with Zoom, MS Office and Office 365 and proficiency in Excel
- Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar)
- Ability to travel 6-8 times per year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off