Senior Event Marketing Manager

Our client, a SaaS company in the health services space, is seeking a contract Events/Experiential Marketing Manager . This is a 4 month contract opportunity but has the opportunity to convert for the right person.

The selected candidate must be comfortable with a 3 day per week onsite hybrid schedule. They are based in Manhattan.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Contract Experiential Marketing - Events Project Manager to support our events team during a period of transition. This role is responsible for end-to-end project management and execution of key events, ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B event planning, project management, marketing, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Planning: Develop and support detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, and task assignments. Coordinate all logistical aspects, not limited to: venue selection, catering, transportation, entertainment, swag, audio-visual requirements, vendor management, promotion planning, and internal coordination.
• Demand Event Management: Ensuring alignment with cross-functional marketing teams to support opportunity creation and conversion pre / during / post-event. Deliver event plans including owned events, industry tradeshows, account-based events, and webinars to drive brand awareness, pipeline, and ROI in support of the business and marketing strategies.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with vendors, including timely onboarding and payment with procurement and finance. Oversee contracts, deliverables, and timelines with external parties.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, such as product marketing, sales, and communications, to align event and demand generation strategies with overall company objectives. Collaborate across all marketing functions to prioritize campaigns, integrate events into broader initiatives, and achieve business and marketing goals. Partner with team members to ensure seamless event execution.
• On-Site Execution: Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown. Ensure all activities run smoothly and address any issues that arise promptly.
• Budget Management: Create and maintain event budgets, adjust plans as necessary to stay within budgets.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, assess event success, and identify areas for improvement. Prepare reports summarizing event outcomes and lessons learned.
• Research: Perform research that supports event priorities and different requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ of experience in event management, planning and execution.
• Excellent project management, organizational and multitasking skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and showcase a professional demeanor.
• Energetic team player with the ability to function independently, as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of life sciences and technology sectors preferred.
• Strong Google Slides/PowerPoint skills, with an eye for visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Wrike, Asana)
• Working knowledge of event management software such as Cvent a plus
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel to event sites