Events Manager

$60,000 - $70,000 + Bonus
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Events Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of industry tradeshows, exhibits, and other assigned event activities. You'll develop and execute event KPIs and project plans, including pre-show, on-site logistics, and post-event evaluation. As a key member of the events team, you are responsible for organizing unforgettable experiences that promote brand awareness, increase customer engagement, and drive new business. The Event Manager works collaboratively with the Senior Manager of Events, Marketing Directors, the Marketing Operations team, and the sales teams to ensure event alignment to strategic priorities, consistent messaging, and effectively meet identified KPIs.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end event management for a variety of assigned events, such as industry tradeshows,conferences, and meetings.
• Assist with planning and logistics for internal sales kickoff meeting and annual user conference.
• Partner with the core marketing team and stakeholders in Sales, Product Marketing, Marketing Leadership, and Ops to develop event goals, objectives and key messaging to execute key strategic events.
• Develop and communicate event project plans for each event. Advise senior management and event stakeholders regarding event strategy, objectives and program goals; making recommendations to achieve maximum impact for minimal spend.
• Work with marketing operations to conduct pre/post-event evaluations and campaigns, track ROI, and produce consistent, clear reporting on event programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to determine optimal promotional plans, PR, branding, messaging, and sponsorships for each event.
• External vendor relationship management as needed.
• Track event marketing best practices, monitor industry trends and make recommendations for improvement and growth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of event data to capture metrics, KPIs, and ROI
• Demonstrated outstanding time management and aptitude for event budgeting, event planning, negotiation, and venue and vendor relationship management.
• Exposure to corporate event portfolio strategy, corporate marketing, experiential design, measurement and impact reporting.Ability to work individually and in a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in marketing automation (Marketo preferred), project management (Wrike or Asana preferred), CRM (Salesforce) platforms as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and Zoom.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time and navigating competing priorities and goals - ability to thrive in high pressure situations!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-7+ years of experience driving event planning and logistics, including programming, exhibit booths, sponsorship activations, promotional materials, and lead capture. More experience preferred

Additional Requirements and Details:• Travel required up to 30 - 50% of the time.• Ability to work remote with a stable internet connection on an as needed basis• Located and working from an office location (when required)• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).• Frequent sitting and/or standing.
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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings .
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone. if you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@vertafore.com
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