Event Marketing Manager (Sponsorship Management)

Kforce Inc is seeking an experienced Event Marketing Manager to remotely support their enterprise networking and cloud solutions customer based in San Jose, CA. The Event Marketing Manager will oversee the end-to-end execution of event sponsorships, managing sponsor engagements, contracts, and ensuring successful delivery of sponsorship commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Review sponsorship packages, prospectuses, and fulfillment requirements for assigned events
• Manage high-volume sponsor communications through email, Webex, calls, and webinars
• Process sponsorship requests and coordinate agreement creation and execution with Global Event Services
• Track sponsorship payments, distribute payment links, send reminders, and provide status updates
• Support setup and promotion of sponsor resources, including the Exhibitor Resource Portal
• Ensure sponsors are prepared for onsite participation through proactive communication and coordination
• Partner with event leads and internal teams to execute sponsorship deliverables and meet fulfillment commitments
• Coordinate with vendors to produce sponsor-related materials, signage, and branded event assets
• Monitor sponsorship fulfillment progress and provide regular reporting to stakeholders
• Serve as the primary operational contact for sponsors, resolving questions and issues efficiently
• Maintain accurate sponsorship documentation, contracts, and fulfillment records
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contracting standards, and vendor management processes

Requirements:

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proven experience in event marketing with a focus on sponsorship management and execution
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple sponsorships and events simultaneously
• Clear and professional communication skills, with comfort handling sponsor emails, calls, and real-time event support
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to track and manage sponsorship deliverables and deadlines working for consistency and accuracy across multiple tracking platforms
• Familiarity with event logistics, vendor coordination, and sponsorship fulfillment processes
• Basic financial acumen for tracking and payments processing
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, finance, and operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate and resolve operational challenges in a timely manner
• Certification in Event Management or Marketing (e.g., CMP, CMM)
• Experience in technology or B2B event marketing environments
• Exposure to sponsorship operations, event coordination, or exhibitor management
• Familiarity with event tools and systems (e.g., Cvent, CRM, registration platforms, project management tools)
• Understanding of marketing and sales alignment to support sponsorship fulfillment