Summary:

The Sr. Events Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of various events as it relates to the overall corporate event strategy.

Essential Job Duties:

• Works collaboratively with the other events team members to ensure consistency and support overall event team initiatives
• Leverages their experience to help develop other team members and implement best practices across the organization
• Manages planning and execution of full range of events, including large-scale, high visibility events
• Act as lead event manager for a variety of events including national, regional and industry related events
• Research lead on new virtual event platforms and in-person event locations
• Research lead on new event options for activities and incentives
• Works with cross-functional marketing team to co-manage pre- and post-show event campaigns and follow up plans
• Event planning includes but is not limited to contract negotiation, creative development, logistical coordination of on-site needs (audiovisual, setup, food and beverage), registration management, and database management
• Act as single point of contact with internal & external stakeholders and external vendors for all programs (unless otherwise designated)
• Troubleshoot all related event issues to resolution
• Manages production and purchasing for events through various external and internal resources.
• Creates & nurtures external relationships with various vendors
• create RFPs working with the events team and internal stakeholders
• Manage and analyze budgets per program, per event
• Reconciles budgets with final approval of VP
• Incorporates strategic initiatives and objectives into actionable plans
• Applies industry and corporate knowledge to quality control on event marketing communications
• Manages communications with appropriate amount of analysis
• Manage recruitment of onsite staff including scheduling and onsite supervision
• Oversee all event logistics to ensure successful execution or projects
• Monitor timely invoicing as it relates to vendor contracts, working with the accounting team or finance manager
• Ensure all documents are processed correctly and signed off in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Sr. Manager of Events
• Support includes but is not limited to sales and supplier services
• Contact with vendors, customers, suppliers, co-workers, and executive management

Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• 5 or more years event planning experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & MS Teams
• Proficiency in CVENT

Preferred:

• Experience working with a variety of platforms (Hubspot, Asana, webinar platforms, etc.)
• College degree in marketing

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and in-office attendance designated for this position.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Physical lifting and moving of boxes and show materials
• Ability to work long hours and/or outside of standard work hours based on the nature of the event.

Compensation:

Compensation Range: $75, 000-$90, 000

Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. This position is not eligible for a variable pay component as part of the hiring range.

While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 10 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F