Senior Manager, Events and Marketing

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Remote with travel several times per year

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We're seeking a highly organized, experienced, and strategic Senior Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of high-impact events that elevate our brand, engage key stakeholders, and drive business outcomes. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end event execution-including strategy, logistics, budgeting, content development, and on-site coordination-while also handling key administrative functions such as budget tracking, scheduling, and vendor contracting.

The ideal candidate is a proactive multitasker with a strong background in both event, production and operational administration, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Remote role. Travel is required (10-20%).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale conferences, internal meetings, client events, and executive programs (virtual, hybrid, and in-person)
• Works on and develops critical event elements, including but not limited to venue selection, project planning and project management, agenda development, event flow, speaker sourcing, theme ideation, creative/branding development, promotion/social activities, content development, materials production, on-site management, communication planning, F&B ordering, space planning, rooming lists and other hotel activities, air and ground transportation arrangements, housing processes,and more
• Board meeting coordination, as needed, and additional project assistance in various capacities to support evolving team needs
• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, run-of-shows, and production schedules. This includes budget development, tracking and reconciliation of all meeting expenses.
• Lead vendor sourcing and management, including venues, AV, production, catering, travel, and staffing
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, communications, and executive teams to ensure event content, messaging, and experience align with business objectives
• Coordinate pre-event logistics, including registration, invitations, signage, collateral, and shipping of event materials
• Manage administrative tasks such as PO/invoice tracking, calendar management, event documentation, and post-event reporting
• Own or support contract negotiation and execution, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements
• Support executive travel, briefing materials, and prep sessions for speaking engagements
• Act as the on-site lead, managing run-of-show and resolving live issues with professionalism and calm
• Track and analyze event success metrics to inform continuous improvement
• Ensure consistency in brand representation, messaging, and attendee experience across all touchpoints
• Stay current on industry trends and recommend innovative formats and technologies to elevate future events
• Management/ support for internal website (SharePoint) updates and development

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in event management, with a track record of delivering successful programs at scale
• Experience managing budgets of $500K+, including vendor contracts, cost negotiation, and reconciliation
• Strong administrative skills, including scheduling, PO/invoice processing, contract management, and stakeholder communications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and clients
• Proficiency with event platforms (e.g., Cvent) and project management tools
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Comfortable leading onsite execution and problem-solving in real-time
• Willingness to travel 10-20%, depending on event needs

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $92,000-$110,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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