Tephra Inc.
Event Marketing Manager
Tephra Inc., Edison, NJ
Description:
This newly created, full-time position is based in North America and reports directly to the B&TS M&C Event Lead
Key responsibilities:
• planning, managing and executing Our client participation in sponsored trade shows and custom events
• holistic project management (timeline, deliverables, resources/vendors and budget)
• negotiating sponsorship contracts
• managing event design and production vendors
• working with third-party event managers and staff at conference venues
• providing supervision for the installation and dismantling of exhibit properties
• liaising with multiple internal teams (finance, legal, brand) and stakeholders (business leaders and marketing managers) to fulfill the requirements within ERCs (event resource centers) and always ensure total alignment across Our Client
• coordinating the efforts of several internal resources at events
• comprehensive on-sight event management
• introducing innovative activation tactics by researching and reporting on the latest industry trends
• identifying opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements
Key attributes:
• high-energy, creative and collaborative teamplayer
• proactive, self-directed and solution-oriented workstyle
• very strong project management skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• patient, cooperative and diplomatic "people" skills
Key requirements:
• a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (certification in meeting/event planning is a plus)
• a minimum of 7 to 10 years experience managing corporate events, sponsorships and tradeshows
• operate in a virtual environment with teams which span several geographies, time zones and cultures
• occasional early-AM calls and domestic travel between 30 and 35% (occasionally over weekends)
• proficient with entire Microsoft Office suite
This newly created, full-time position is based in North America and reports directly to the B&TS M&C Event Lead
Key responsibilities:
• planning, managing and executing Our client participation in sponsored trade shows and custom events
• holistic project management (timeline, deliverables, resources/vendors and budget)
• negotiating sponsorship contracts
• managing event design and production vendors
• working with third-party event managers and staff at conference venues
• providing supervision for the installation and dismantling of exhibit properties
• liaising with multiple internal teams (finance, legal, brand) and stakeholders (business leaders and marketing managers) to fulfill the requirements within ERCs (event resource centers) and always ensure total alignment across Our Client
• coordinating the efforts of several internal resources at events
• comprehensive on-sight event management
• introducing innovative activation tactics by researching and reporting on the latest industry trends
• identifying opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements
Key attributes:
• high-energy, creative and collaborative teamplayer
• proactive, self-directed and solution-oriented workstyle
• very strong project management skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• patient, cooperative and diplomatic "people" skills
Key requirements:
• a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (certification in meeting/event planning is a plus)
• a minimum of 7 to 10 years experience managing corporate events, sponsorships and tradeshows
• operate in a virtual environment with teams which span several geographies, time zones and cultures
• occasional early-AM calls and domestic travel between 30 and 35% (occasionally over weekends)
• proficient with entire Microsoft Office suite