Event Manager

Summary

Join Granicus, a leading GovTech company, as an Event Manager and play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and optimizing in-person and digital events that drive revenue, enhance brand awareness, and foster engagement with customers and prospects. You will be responsible for managing trade shows, user conferences, and networking events, ensuring seamless execution and engagement while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strategic understanding of how events impact business objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in event management, marketing, or a related field
• Experience managing trade shows, large-scale corporate events, and virtual or hybrid events
• Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Zoom Webinars) and marketing tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex priorities
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborating closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams
• Plan, organize, and execute trade shows, networking events, and annual user conferences, ensuring all logistical details are meticulously managed
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, budget planning, contracts, and on-site coordination
• Manage event timelines, materials, and promotions to ensure seamless execution and engagement
• Work closely with Sales to optimize lead capture, documentation, and follow-up processes
• Ensure brand consistency across all event-related materials and communications
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial targets
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and sponsors to secure favorable terms and pricing
• Conduct post-event analysis, gather feedback, and track key performance metrics to assess event success and optimize future strategies
• Oversee event design, content coordination, and audience engagement strategies for both in-person and virtual events

Preferred Qualifications

• Event planning certification (CMP or equivalent) is a plus
• Experience working with international and distributed teams is a plus
• Passion for working with public sector entities is a plus
• You have 2+ years in corporate events, software marketing, government communications or high-touch sales
• You have experience working with key marketing systems, Marketo and Salesforce; as well as event systems, Zoom Webinars and Cvent
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• You have project management skills and an understanding of how to manage the priorities of multiple stakeholders in a complex environment
• You possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment where functioning autonomously and collaborating as part of a team are equally important
• You are a self-starter with the curiosity to expand the scope of assigned projects and tasks as needed
• You are passionate and/or experienced in working with public sector entities
• You have experience working with distributed and international teams
• You have incredible interpersonal skills and enjoy a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Medical (includes an option that is paid 100% by Granicus!), Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Group legal coverage