Event Marketing Manager

At Delta Faucet Company, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your Role at Delta Faucet

We are looking for an Event Marketing Manager to oversee and execute our trade-focused events, helping us connect with customers, influencers, and key industry segments. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating memorable event experiences, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact!

As the Event Marketing Manager, you will lead all aspects of event planning, coordination, and execution for trade-focused engagements. From selecting venues to managing vendor relationships, you will ensure seamless logistics and unforgettable experiences that align with our brand and business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver events that resonate with customers and influencers, while also managing budgets and optimizing costs to maximize impact.

This will be a hybrid role in our Indianapolis office, with anticipated travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning, Logistics, and Coordination: Develop comprehensive event plans, managing logistics from start to finish. Coordinate with event planners, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution. Select and secure venues, arrange travel, and oversee all logistical elements to create exceptional event experiences.
• Vendor Management: Identify, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for catering, transportation, hotels, and event rentals. Ensure vendors meet contract requirements and deliver high-quality services. Monitor vendor performance during events, addressing any issues that arise to maintain smooth operations.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, tracking expenses and optimizing costs to ensure high-quality execution without compromising financial efficiency.
• On-site Event Management: Oversee all aspects of event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for attendees.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, brand, product, channel marketing, and BIG, to align event logistics with business objectives and ensure effective execution of event goals.
• Post-Event Analysis: Gather feedback and analyze event performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance future events.

What You’ll Bring

• Organizational Expertise: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, vendors, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail to ensure that every logistical element is thoughtfully planned and executed with minimal disruptions.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey needs, expectations, and feedback to internal
• Customer-Focused: A strong understanding of the needs and experiences of customers and influencers, with the ability to prioritize these in event planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field preferred with 3+ years minimum in marketing, preferably with a focus on event management
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Event Planning Expertise: Proven experience in planning, organizing, and managing a wide range of events,
• Project & Vendor Management: Ability to manage complex projects and relationships with vendors, including negotiating contracts and overseeing quality delivery.
• Budget Management: Skilled in managing event budgets, optimizing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.
• Team Building: Able to influence and work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a matrixed organization

Why Join Us?

At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.

• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.