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Job type full-time
Full job description
About schoox
Schoox is a uniquely agile learning and talent development platformWe help businesses of all sizes shift from traditional, compliance-based training to an approach that unlocks and accelerates employee potential as well as business growth.
Our platform moves beyond the basics of learning management so companies can identify the difficult-to-measure impact of their learning and development programs on their overall business performance.
Position description
We are currently seeking a self-motivated, experienced, and results-focused events manager who is detail-oriented, knows how to skillfully plan and manage events that inspire awareness and demand for our productThis role will be responsible to execute across all areas of virtual and live events, conferences, and trade show management; from budgeting to scheduling to contracts and logistics, and will work with the marketing team and other stakeholders to ensure events align with company objectivesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic person with event planning chops and overall marketing acumen looking to contribute to a growing company.
The awesome stuff you`ll do:
Own all aspects of in-person and virtual marketing events, including planning and managing budget, calendar, and all logistics for trade shows, conferences, webinars, and networking events.
Collaborate with content marketing, product marketing, and marketing communications on themes, topics, speakers, and collateral for events.
Conduct research to identify high-value trade shows and conferences to drive demand and awareness, along with the marketing team and other key stakeholders.
Develop targets and strategies for the effectiveness and roi for each event.
Negotiate and execute on event-related contracts, book event/meeting space, manage housing, warehousing, and inventory of exhibit properties.
Work with the marketing team to plan the creative and booth layout as well as event promotional activities that drive attendance and encourage on-site and post-event engagement, such as emails, social media and blog posts.
Manage all production elements and relationships with all event service vendors, including (but not limited to) facilities, a/v, food and beverage, show decorator, and printers.
Coordinate equipment rental, setup and teardown of exhibits, planning and coordinating the routing of exhibits shipped to various locations.
Coordinate and communicate show logistics with internal teams, including pre- and post-event meetings.
Maintain ongoing, positive relationships with event-related associations and organizations.
Generate and interpret post-show reports, including leads generated at shows with follow-up activities that contribute to pipeline development and sales.
Manage, maintain, and recommend continuous improvements for all shows and booth assets.
Recruit speakers for various events, in conjunction with other internal stakeholders; manage speakers and content.
Requirements
What you`ll need to be successful:
At least 3-5 years of experience in trade show management and event production, which includes hands-on experience overseeing and producing event logistics.
Understanding of event industry norms such as venue and sponsor contracting, concessions, and housing room blocks.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, prioritize requests, and meet tight deadlines.
Precise attention to detail and high-level organizational ability.
Stellar communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to effectively work across cross-functional teams.
Flexibility and adaptability; excellent problem-solving skills.
The desire and ability to evangelize the schoox value proposition at various events, and a keen interest in interacting with prospects and customers.
Ability to attend conferences, travel as needed, and assist with booth installation and dismantle.
Preferred:
Experience using marketing automation system (preferably hubspot) to manage event campaigns and report on results.
Working knowledge of event management tools, such as cvent.
Experience working in software or business-to-business environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Experience working in the google ecosystem (sheets, docs, calendar).
Experience developing abstracts, outlines, and presentation decks for virtual and in-person events.
Benefits
Schoox full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefitsWe offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidaysEncouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes schoox a great place to work.
Competitive market salary.
Eligible for additional annual bonuses based on individual and business achievements.
401(k): 3% allowance towards 401k, regardless of employee contribution.
Professional development and advancement opportunities as we rapidly scale.
A generous pto policy and flexible work-from-home policy.
Job environment
Employees of schoox work independently from home officesEach employee should have the capacity within their home to set up a work environment or officeSchoox provides a computer, phone stipend and office supplies for all employees.
Equal opportunities and accommodations commitment
Schoox is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: schoox is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassmentAll employment decisions at schoox are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operateSchoox will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristicsSchoox encourages applicants of all agesSchoox is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and trainingSchoox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
At schoox, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we areOur commitment to these values is unwavering – across all of our work and partnershipsWe celebrate multiple approaches and points of viewWe believe diversity inspires innovationSo, we’re building a culture where difference is valuedWe know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world.
