Smokeball - Legal Software
Temp Events Marketing Manager
Smokeball - Legal Software, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Smokeball - Legal Software
Smokeball helps law firms bill more without their clients paying more. Our leadership strives to develop a company, culture, and team that share a love for the law and help small law firms be successful businesses so they can better serve communities.
What makes us special?
Culture is sacred.
We are a four-time Best Places to Work winner and believe company culture is the single most important ingredient to our success.
The best product in Legal Tech.
We drive innovations that truly enhance the lives and businesses of our clients.
Industry Opportunity.
The Legal Tech industry is growing; Smokeball is growing with it.
We value community, collaboration, and the flexibility of remote work. All Chicago employees are in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to choose what works best on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. The office is in the Loop and is accessible by Metra and EL trains. We offer snacks and a welcoming environment.
The Role
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Events Marketing Manager to join our team on a temporary basis while our Events Manager is on leave. The role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of Smokeball’s events program, with several weeks of overlap with the Events Manager prior to solo work during the leave. The role ensures events are vetted, approved, budgeted, and executed smoothly, and supports our sales and partnerships teams to maximize event impact. Responsibilities include evaluating event proposals, coordinating logistics with vendors and internal teams, keeping CRM and project management systems up-to-date, and supporting sales before, during, and after events. This position is critical in maintaining the operational flow of events and ensuring a consistent brand presence in the legal tech industry.
This is a hybrid role with our office in Chicago, IL.
A Typical Day Involves
Campaign Management:
Manage event campaigns from ideation through execution and analysis.
Event & Budget Strategy:
Oversee event and budget strategy, align with business goals, and optimize resources for impactful, cost-effective events.
Vendor Management & Logistics:
Manage vendors and logistics to ensure seamless event operations.
Communication Planning:
Organize and communicate event details to stakeholders and troubleshoot as needed.
Sales Activity Tracking:
Ensure accurate CRM entry of event leads and track post-event sales activity to inform future strategy.
What You’ll Do
Event Evaluation & Approval
Review and vet incoming event proposals for fit, ROI potential, and goal alignment.
Event Planning & Coordination
Manage logistics for approved events, including sponsorship payments, vendor communications, booth/exhibit requirements.
Create and maintain event folders, budgets, timelines, and inventory.
Coordinate shipping of event supplies through our warehouse partner.
Develop detailed documents and briefings for the sales team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Marketing to align goals, staffing, and deliverables.
Submit and track required materials (logos, ads, collateral) to host organizations.
Coordinate pre- and post-event email campaigns with Marketing.
Event Execution & Support
Serve as point of contact during events (remote on-call support as needed).
Provide real-time updates to systems and support to sales contacts.
Post-Event Follow Up & Reporting
Collect and verify lead sheets, upload into CRM, and manage lead allocation.
Track closed deals and reconcile budgets post-event.
Communicate event results to leadership and provide recommendations for future participation.
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in event management, trade shows, or marketing coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple events at different stages.
Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM), project management platforms (ClickUp, Asana, Trello), and shared drives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Slack; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable collaborating across departments and with external vendors; detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience managing event budgets and vendor contracts.
Experience supporting sales teams or working in a B2B SaaS environment.
Familiarity with legal industry events or bar association conferences.
Life at Smokeball
Great Culture:
Recognized as a top place to work in tech.
Work-Life Balance:
Vacation and holidays, reboot days, and more.
Benefits:
Medical, 401(k) match, wellness stipend, parental leave.
Office & Perks:
Modern office, snacks, and occasional on-site perks.
Pay Range
$40-$50 per hour
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Temp Events Marketing Manager
role at
Smokeball - Legal Software
Smokeball helps law firms bill more without their clients paying more. Our leadership strives to develop a company, culture, and team that share a love for the law and help small law firms be successful businesses so they can better serve communities.
What makes us special?
Culture is sacred.
We are a four-time Best Places to Work winner and believe company culture is the single most important ingredient to our success.
The best product in Legal Tech.
We drive innovations that truly enhance the lives and businesses of our clients.
Industry Opportunity.
The Legal Tech industry is growing; Smokeball is growing with it.
We value community, collaboration, and the flexibility of remote work. All Chicago employees are in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to choose what works best on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. The office is in the Loop and is accessible by Metra and EL trains. We offer snacks and a welcoming environment.
The Role
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Events Marketing Manager to join our team on a temporary basis while our Events Manager is on leave. The role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of Smokeball’s events program, with several weeks of overlap with the Events Manager prior to solo work during the leave. The role ensures events are vetted, approved, budgeted, and executed smoothly, and supports our sales and partnerships teams to maximize event impact. Responsibilities include evaluating event proposals, coordinating logistics with vendors and internal teams, keeping CRM and project management systems up-to-date, and supporting sales before, during, and after events. This position is critical in maintaining the operational flow of events and ensuring a consistent brand presence in the legal tech industry.
This is a hybrid role with our office in Chicago, IL.
A Typical Day Involves
Campaign Management:
Manage event campaigns from ideation through execution and analysis.
Event & Budget Strategy:
Oversee event and budget strategy, align with business goals, and optimize resources for impactful, cost-effective events.
Vendor Management & Logistics:
Manage vendors and logistics to ensure seamless event operations.
Communication Planning:
Organize and communicate event details to stakeholders and troubleshoot as needed.
Sales Activity Tracking:
Ensure accurate CRM entry of event leads and track post-event sales activity to inform future strategy.
What You’ll Do
Event Evaluation & Approval
Review and vet incoming event proposals for fit, ROI potential, and goal alignment.
Event Planning & Coordination
Manage logistics for approved events, including sponsorship payments, vendor communications, booth/exhibit requirements.
Create and maintain event folders, budgets, timelines, and inventory.
Coordinate shipping of event supplies through our warehouse partner.
Develop detailed documents and briefings for the sales team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Marketing to align goals, staffing, and deliverables.
Submit and track required materials (logos, ads, collateral) to host organizations.
Coordinate pre- and post-event email campaigns with Marketing.
Event Execution & Support
Serve as point of contact during events (remote on-call support as needed).
Provide real-time updates to systems and support to sales contacts.
Post-Event Follow Up & Reporting
Collect and verify lead sheets, upload into CRM, and manage lead allocation.
Track closed deals and reconcile budgets post-event.
Communicate event results to leadership and provide recommendations for future participation.
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in event management, trade shows, or marketing coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple events at different stages.
Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM), project management platforms (ClickUp, Asana, Trello), and shared drives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Slack; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable collaborating across departments and with external vendors; detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience managing event budgets and vendor contracts.
Experience supporting sales teams or working in a B2B SaaS environment.
Familiarity with legal industry events or bar association conferences.
Life at Smokeball
Great Culture:
Recognized as a top place to work in tech.
Work-Life Balance:
Vacation and holidays, reboot days, and more.
Benefits:
Medical, 401(k) match, wellness stipend, parental leave.
Office & Perks:
Modern office, snacks, and occasional on-site perks.
Pay Range
$40-$50 per hour
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