Event Manager Job at Informa in Wellesley Hills
Informa, Wellesley Hills, MA, United States
Event Manager
Are you a seasoned event professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Event Manager. This role is based in our Newton office. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of regional events in the Americas region. Ensuring five-star event experiences for senior audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set event goals, themes, and target audiences. Budget Management: Manage a budget of over $2 million, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Allocate funds to events strategically and track spending. Report budget status to department head and VP of Events. P&L Impact: Make resource allocation decisions based on data insights. Understand the impact of events on the company's performance. Vendor Management and Negotiation: Source, evaluate, and negotiate vendor contracts for cost optimization. Maintain relationships with key vendors and address concerns. Be the regional point of contact for supplier issues. Knowledge & Skills: Event Expertise: Proven experience in B2B event management, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the technology sector. IT Channel Knowledge: Familiarity with the IT channel ecosystem, including MSPs, SMBs, resellers, VARs, distributors, vendors, and media. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in event management software and apps, with the ability to integrate in-person and digital event formats seamlessly. Project Management: Strong skills in budgeting, vendor management, and full event project management. Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Resourceful, solution-oriented, and highly organized, with a keen attention to detail. Flexibility: Willingness to work across global time zones, adapt to non-standard hours, and travel domestically and internationally as needed. Creativity: Innovative event planning and marketing strategies focused on driving engagement and results. Experience & Qualifications: Min 3 years of proven experience in B2B event management, preferably in the technology sector. Strong commercial awareness of the IT industry and its ecosystem. Demonstrated ability to manage senior event executives and established supplier relationships. A track record of delivering high-quality events under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Self-motivated, committed, and eager to learn and develop new skills. We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law. Our benefits include: Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world The salary range for this role is $80,000- $100,000 based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on 4/03/26.
Are you a seasoned event professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Event Manager. This role is based in our Newton office. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of regional events in the Americas region. Ensuring five-star event experiences for senior audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set event goals, themes, and target audiences. Budget Management: Manage a budget of over $2 million, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Allocate funds to events strategically and track spending. Report budget status to department head and VP of Events. P&L Impact: Make resource allocation decisions based on data insights. Understand the impact of events on the company's performance. Vendor Management and Negotiation: Source, evaluate, and negotiate vendor contracts for cost optimization. Maintain relationships with key vendors and address concerns. Be the regional point of contact for supplier issues. Knowledge & Skills: Event Expertise: Proven experience in B2B event management, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the technology sector. IT Channel Knowledge: Familiarity with the IT channel ecosystem, including MSPs, SMBs, resellers, VARs, distributors, vendors, and media. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in event management software and apps, with the ability to integrate in-person and digital event formats seamlessly. Project Management: Strong skills in budgeting, vendor management, and full event project management. Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Resourceful, solution-oriented, and highly organized, with a keen attention to detail. Flexibility: Willingness to work across global time zones, adapt to non-standard hours, and travel domestically and internationally as needed. Creativity: Innovative event planning and marketing strategies focused on driving engagement and results. Experience & Qualifications: Min 3 years of proven experience in B2B event management, preferably in the technology sector. Strong commercial awareness of the IT industry and its ecosystem. Demonstrated ability to manage senior event executives and established supplier relationships. A track record of delivering high-quality events under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Self-motivated, committed, and eager to learn and develop new skills. We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law. Our benefits include: Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world The salary range for this role is $80,000- $100,000 based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on 4/03/26.