PROS Holdings, Inc.
Marketing Events Manager
PROS Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The Marketing Events Manager will join the PROS marketing team and will fill a critical role in the planning and execution of the PROS event strategy at a variety of 3rd party industry conferences, partner-led events and PROS-hosted events and activations. This candidate is responsible for creating memorable experiences between our Go-to-Market teams, customers, prospects, partners, and industry experts with a focus on driving our pipeline growth. This is an exciting role in a fast-paced, high-tech software company in a growth industry. The right candidate will have an impressive track record of collaborating with marketing and sales teams while bringing events to life from idea to execution against ambitious goals for awareness and pipeline growth. Candidate must possess ability to professionally manage multiple projects, brainstorm with executive leaders, and manage logistics, communications, and budgets. The candidate should be an impeccable and creative marketer, with strong business skills, event management (experience with tradeshows, conferences, in-field sales events, etc.) and proven experience in helping guide the contributions of key business partners, executives, vendors, and internal support teams.
The Company - PROS:
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) provides AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy. PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services in an omnichannel environment with speed, precision and consistency. Our customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions.
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Events Manager
:
Assist in orchestrating and executing intentional, personalized, memorable event experiences that build community and supports PROS employees, clients, prospects, and industry leadersBuild and execute detailed event business plans/playbook for each event to streamline practices to create efficiencies and repeatabilityDefine and track goals and measurement for each eventInnovate on event practices to drive adoption and pipeline growth - test new approachesDrive operational excellence while managing stakeholdersServe as overall project manager and coordinate resources cross-functionally and externally while managing deliverables for all resources involvedManage logistics, promotions, communications, and budgetsRequired Qualifications - About you:
We're looking for candidates who have a combination of the following achievements, skill sets and behaviors to be successful in this role:
You have proven experience. 5-7 years successful marketing/events management experience, preferably in high-techStrong business and sales operations understandingAbility to create, execute, and manage events of all sizes and audiencesHighly developed project management skills and attention to detailExceptional vendor management and negotiation skillsAbility to analyze complex situations, make critical decisions in a timely manner, and work independentlyYou're street smart and savvy. You're a self-starter and problem-solver. You're resourceful and ruthlessly pragmaticYou're an open book. You communicate crisply. You go out of your way to be transparent in your actions and your words. You manage down, around, and up with the same enthusiasm and without playing politics. Excellent written and verbal communication skillsYou have a global mindset, with a sensitivity to and willingness to work across cultures and time zones. Willing to travel up to 50%Proficient in Microsoft applications, Marketo and DemandbaseHighly Preferred:
You have extensive experience working with CRM Database systems (Salesforce.com) and Event Registration Tools (Cvent)A Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or communications. Additional experience in lieu of required education will be consideredSkills and Personal Characteristics:
OwnershipInnovationCare
Why PROS?
PROS culture and the truly extraordinary people who work here are at the very core of our success. We have a passion for what we do, and we won't stop until we've delivered on our promises. We're committed to the success of our customers. That's why we think harder and dream bigger - so our customers can go even further than they ever imagined possible.
This is a unique opportunity to join a company that has 30+ years of proven success with a long runway of more success.
Our people make PROS stand out from the rest. If you want to be a part of something truly extraordinary, come help us shape the future of how companies compete and win in their markets.
Work Environment:
Most work activities are performed in an office or home-office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
The Company - PROS:
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) provides AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy. PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services in an omnichannel environment with speed, precision and consistency. Our customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions.
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Events Manager
:
Assist in orchestrating and executing intentional, personalized, memorable event experiences that build community and supports PROS employees, clients, prospects, and industry leadersBuild and execute detailed event business plans/playbook for each event to streamline practices to create efficiencies and repeatabilityDefine and track goals and measurement for each eventInnovate on event practices to drive adoption and pipeline growth - test new approachesDrive operational excellence while managing stakeholdersServe as overall project manager and coordinate resources cross-functionally and externally while managing deliverables for all resources involvedManage logistics, promotions, communications, and budgetsRequired Qualifications - About you:
We're looking for candidates who have a combination of the following achievements, skill sets and behaviors to be successful in this role:
You have proven experience. 5-7 years successful marketing/events management experience, preferably in high-techStrong business and sales operations understandingAbility to create, execute, and manage events of all sizes and audiencesHighly developed project management skills and attention to detailExceptional vendor management and negotiation skillsAbility to analyze complex situations, make critical decisions in a timely manner, and work independentlyYou're street smart and savvy. You're a self-starter and problem-solver. You're resourceful and ruthlessly pragmaticYou're an open book. You communicate crisply. You go out of your way to be transparent in your actions and your words. You manage down, around, and up with the same enthusiasm and without playing politics. Excellent written and verbal communication skillsYou have a global mindset, with a sensitivity to and willingness to work across cultures and time zones. Willing to travel up to 50%Proficient in Microsoft applications, Marketo and DemandbaseHighly Preferred:
You have extensive experience working with CRM Database systems (Salesforce.com) and Event Registration Tools (Cvent)A Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or communications. Additional experience in lieu of required education will be consideredSkills and Personal Characteristics:
OwnershipInnovationCare
Why PROS?
PROS culture and the truly extraordinary people who work here are at the very core of our success. We have a passion for what we do, and we won't stop until we've delivered on our promises. We're committed to the success of our customers. That's why we think harder and dream bigger - so our customers can go even further than they ever imagined possible.
This is a unique opportunity to join a company that has 30+ years of proven success with a long runway of more success.
Our people make PROS stand out from the rest. If you want to be a part of something truly extraordinary, come help us shape the future of how companies compete and win in their markets.
Work Environment:
Most work activities are performed in an office or home-office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.