Director, Events

Summary

Join Bloomerang as the Director of Events and lead the strategic planning and execution of our diverse field events program, including our flagship conference, GiveCon. You will lead a team of event professionals, manage the budget, and ensure alignment with marketing and sales goals. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with experience in event management, preferably in the technology/software space. Bloomerang offers a competitive compensation package, generous benefits, and a fully remote work option. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience and a proven track record of success in event planning and execution. You will be responsible for maximizing brand presence, generating leads, and fostering customer engagement through impactful events.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in event management preferably in technology / software space
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with project management software (Asana), Marketing Automation (Marketo) and CRM (Salesforce)
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time and authorization to travel internationally if needed
• Strong negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive field marketing strategy that aligns with sales objectives and contributes directly to pipeline growth and revenue generation from key accounts and verticals
• Lead, manage, and mentor event managers, ensuring their success and professional development
• Oversee and manage a portfolio of tradeshows, maximizing our brand presence and impact
• Set and manage the budget for all field events, ensuring fiscal responsibility
• Track, analyze and report on lead generation, lead flow from field events and other related event metrics to optimize our ROI
• Spearhead the strategy, planning, and execution of our owned conference GiveCon, ensuring its success and growth
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, including hotels, A/V, catering, entertainment, consultants and other partners, securing favorable terms and conditions
• Represent Bloomerang at industry events and conferences and have the ability to provide a high level pitch of the Bloomerang platform to prospects
• Collaborate with other departments and peers within the company to ensure alignment and support for field events
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in field events

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations

Benefits

• You’ll have access to generous health, vision, and dental insurance options as well as HealthiestYou, a healthcare service that offers convenient, confidential access to quality doctors 24/7, anytime, anywhere
• You’ll get a competitive PTO package that includes 20 PTO days, 3 flex days, 4 optional volunteer Days, 12 paid holidays, as well as paid parental leave
• You’ll receive a 401k match to help invest in your future
• Everything you need to be successful, shipped right to your door
• The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $150,500. You may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus
• This is a permanent, full-time, fully remote position. Employees living in Indianapolis, IN are welcome to work from our company headquarters