Job OverviewThe Event Marketing Specialist is responsible for the planning, execution and management of revenue-generating events. This will include pre-event planning, project planning and management, interacting with venues and vendors, onsite event execution (may include travel), and post-event reporting and budget management. This position reports into the Interim Director of Events.
About UsWhen you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities- Develop, manage and execute calendar of events that impact revenue growth and retention across customer & prospect base.
- Own Event marketing budget - Manage and track event budget estimates and forecasts and ensure adherence and partner with Finance on monthly reporting.
- Gain alignment for and execute event objectives, strategy and associated project plan
- Lead management & execution of annual corporate hosted events including iCIMS Annual Sales Kick Off Meeting and customer conferences.
- Effectively own and manage the relationships with event agencies and vendors
- Track performance and analyze event success against lead goals – report regularly on results. Identify new ways to prove ROI and showcase in quarterly business reviews.
- Lead post-event analysis, documenting successes and lessons learned for future reference
- Build relationships and negotiate with event vendors (such as booth vendors) and venues and hotels
- Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts and RSVP tracking. Host prep meetings & run of show meetings prior to all events.
- Support with management & execution of logistics for trade shows & industry conferences.
- Manage updates, registration tracking and post-event processes associated to virtual event platform, Cvent.
- Support tracking and distribution of CEU credits for applicable events and attendees.
- Manage swag inventory with fulfillment center and proactively make recommendations on new orders/re-orders.
Qualifications- Minimum of 2 years related work experience, with corporate event management
- Requires exceptional organization, time management, creativity, problem solving, decision making and cross-team collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Strong professionalism, ability to handle pressure & make quick decisions while onsite at events
- Comfort level speaking with customers and prospective customers face-to-face
- Flexibility and adaptability to work independently, take ownership of projects and make recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfortability presenting to leadership
- Ability to travel approximately 30%
- Cvent and Salesforce experience required
- Project and budget management experience required
- Microsoft Office proficiency required
- B2B marketing experience required
EEO StatementiCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com.
Compensation and BenefitsCompensation will be based upon experience.
Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), dependent care, short term and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, bonding and parental leave, mindfulness resources, an open vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, quiet hours each workday, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure. Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits
