Avaya
Events Marketing Manager
Avaya, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
About Avaya
Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and every day, millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya. Organizations trust Avaya to provide innovative solutions for some of their most important ambitions and challenges, giving them the freedom to engage their customers and employees in ways that deliver the greatest business benefits.
Avaya contact center and communications solutions help power immersive, personalized, and unforgettable customer experiences that drive business momentum. With the freedom to choose their journey, there’s no limit to the experiences Avaya customers can create.
The richness of Avaya’s global team diversity is our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a workplace where authenticity and individuality are celebrated and different perspectives are embraced. Learn more at www.avaya.com.
About The Opportunity
Avaya is looking for a passionate Events Marketing Manager. You will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and managing events that align with the company’s marketing and business strategy. This position involves strategic thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management, vendor coordination, and virtual event execution
Key Responsibilities
Strategically plan, manage, and execute events to align with marketing goals, corporate branding, and sales efforts.Oversee all aspects of event management, including project management, site selection, hotel and vendor negotiations, travel arrangements, and event production.Collaborate with external vendors for tradeshow and event production, ensuring performance, budget adherence, and continuous improvement.Manage auxiliary event functions such as booth locations, sponsorships, hospitality events, and post-event reporting.Plan and execute virtual events with live, semi-live, and pre-recorded content, staying updated on platforms and technologies.Educate speakers on event logistics and manage speaker content.Develop and communicate comprehensive event plans covering sponsorships, speaking, exhibiting, lead generation, and brand awareness.Execute marketing activities to promote events, including communication campaigns and content production.Manage event budgets, ensuring all events are within financial guidelines.Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for each event, including pre and post-event analysis.
About You
5+ years of experience in planning high-visibility events for both virtual and in-person settings, including tradeshows, conferences, and product launches.3+ years of experience in tradeshow exhibit coordination, including booth design, vendor management, and digital content assets.Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SFDC, Adobe Suite, Zoom Events, and Monday.com is a plus.Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities, with a customer service focus.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, confidential environment.Creative thinker with innovative solutions.Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.Willingness to travel overnight (approximately 30%).Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $145,000 + bonus.
Our Benefits Include
Well-Being We provide comprehensive health insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family, in many countries. We also provide wellness and employee assistance programs. Recharge & Refuel: We work in a dynamic environment, and we recognize the need for you to take a break and recharge. We encourage employees to use our generous time-off policy on a regular basis. Continuous Learning Grow your skills with access to on-demand platforms and enhance your diversity lens by participating in a program that fully funds you for a cultural immersion in another country. Growth & Development: A feedback loop is important as you grow in your role and career. We schedule frequent check-ins with you and your leaders to help you identify your path to success. Giving Back We recognize Avayans for their time and effort spent impacting causes within their communities. And we host an annual, company-wide Month of Giving.
Equal Opportunities and Privacy Statement
Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. You may also review the Avaya Global Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/privacy/policy/) and applicable Privacy Statement relevant to this job posting (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/documents/info-applicants.pdf).
Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and every day, millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya. Organizations trust Avaya to provide innovative solutions for some of their most important ambitions and challenges, giving them the freedom to engage their customers and employees in ways that deliver the greatest business benefits.
Avaya contact center and communications solutions help power immersive, personalized, and unforgettable customer experiences that drive business momentum. With the freedom to choose their journey, there’s no limit to the experiences Avaya customers can create.
The richness of Avaya’s global team diversity is our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a workplace where authenticity and individuality are celebrated and different perspectives are embraced. Learn more at www.avaya.com.
About The Opportunity
Avaya is looking for a passionate Events Marketing Manager. You will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and managing events that align with the company’s marketing and business strategy. This position involves strategic thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management, vendor coordination, and virtual event execution
Key Responsibilities
Strategically plan, manage, and execute events to align with marketing goals, corporate branding, and sales efforts.Oversee all aspects of event management, including project management, site selection, hotel and vendor negotiations, travel arrangements, and event production.Collaborate with external vendors for tradeshow and event production, ensuring performance, budget adherence, and continuous improvement.Manage auxiliary event functions such as booth locations, sponsorships, hospitality events, and post-event reporting.Plan and execute virtual events with live, semi-live, and pre-recorded content, staying updated on platforms and technologies.Educate speakers on event logistics and manage speaker content.Develop and communicate comprehensive event plans covering sponsorships, speaking, exhibiting, lead generation, and brand awareness.Execute marketing activities to promote events, including communication campaigns and content production.Manage event budgets, ensuring all events are within financial guidelines.Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for each event, including pre and post-event analysis.
About You
5+ years of experience in planning high-visibility events for both virtual and in-person settings, including tradeshows, conferences, and product launches.3+ years of experience in tradeshow exhibit coordination, including booth design, vendor management, and digital content assets.Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SFDC, Adobe Suite, Zoom Events, and Monday.com is a plus.Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities, with a customer service focus.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, confidential environment.Creative thinker with innovative solutions.Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.Willingness to travel overnight (approximately 30%).Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $145,000 + bonus.
Our Benefits Include
Well-Being We provide comprehensive health insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family, in many countries. We also provide wellness and employee assistance programs. Recharge & Refuel: We work in a dynamic environment, and we recognize the need for you to take a break and recharge. We encourage employees to use our generous time-off policy on a regular basis. Continuous Learning Grow your skills with access to on-demand platforms and enhance your diversity lens by participating in a program that fully funds you for a cultural immersion in another country. Growth & Development: A feedback loop is important as you grow in your role and career. We schedule frequent check-ins with you and your leaders to help you identify your path to success. Giving Back We recognize Avayans for their time and effort spent impacting causes within their communities. And we host an annual, company-wide Month of Giving.
Equal Opportunities and Privacy Statement
Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. You may also review the Avaya Global Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/privacy/policy/) and applicable Privacy Statement relevant to this job posting (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/documents/info-applicants.pdf).