EVENTIONS MARKETING MANAGER - REDMOND, WA

Compass Group•Redmond, WA

3d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Eurest is seeking a creative marketing team member to focus on marketing and communications for Eventions, its catering and event production department, which produces more than 30,000 events annually for a high-profile technology client. The role focuses on business development strategy, marketing, and process improvements to increase awareness of catering and event offerings and services, while advancing relationships with clients, planners, preferred partners, and other stakeholders. The manager will work cross-functionally to deploy marketing programs and campaigns that grow market share and participation. Responsibilities include developing programming and promotions, overseeing branding, communicating ROI and KPIs, supporting event experiences, and providing marketing resources and support to Eventions teams. The position also provides on-site marketing support for high-profile executive events and partners with digital marketing and customer insights teams.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience designing and managing high-profile marketing programs in the event, catering, hospitality, or restaurant industry.
Experience developing and supporting marketing for business development and client relationship strategies.
Experience recognizing, developing, and implementing process improvements that support operational efficiency and optimization.
Strong marketing and communications abilities, with a creative, collaborative approach that inspires others.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in group presentations using PowerPoint and other mainstream software and technology.
Computer literacy, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Experience managing and reporting budgets and stewarding a working budget.
Ability to manage projects against plans and objectives, monitor progress, and resolve budget, timing, or quality variances.
Ability to self-manage production schedules and product orders, arrange travel, and manage external resources efficiently to meet deadlines and business expectations.
Passion for, knowledge of, and appreciation for the culinary and/or event industry.

Responsibilities

Build business development and client relationship strategies with the Eventions leadership team.
Develop integrated marketing plans across experiences, social media, digital, and content marketing to engage new and existing audiences.
Manage branded collateral development, including graphic design and copywriting, and provide guidance on brand standards, style guides, and naming conventions.
Contribute to seasonal campaign marketing plans across channels, ensuring consistent messaging and execution.
Lead customer event experiences such as showcases, menu previews, and other activations, overseeing strategy, concepts, communications, creative briefs, sourcing, logistics, event-day coordination, delegation, layout, setup, and post-event storytelling.
Develop and manage quarterly Eventions eNewsletters, coordinating relevant content and partnering with the Digital Marketing Manager to increase participation and distribution.
Forecast and track the budget and report on it.
Manage the Eventions photo library, identify photography needs, and schedule and support photoshoots, including creative direction and shot lists.
Present strategic marketing discussions and campaign recaps to Eventions leadership and stakeholders, covering initiatives, customer needs, operational challenges, opportunities, results, ROI, and learnings.
Develop marketing tools, resources, templates, and training, including guidance on brand standards, customer communications, and RFP frameworks.
Build relationships with clients, planners, culinary teams, preferred partners, and marketing champions.
Partner with the Digital Marketing Manager to keep the Eventions website current and increase its visibility and traffic.
Partner with the Customer Insights Manager to gather customer feedback and implement programs that resonate with customers and drive measurable change.
Support Experience Center catering and culinary teams with menu and PID production and formatting, and other branded collateral requests.
Provide on-site marketing support for high-profile C-suite events, including menus, PIDs, and other branded collateral, in support of catering operations and ingredient transparency initiatives.
Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Marketing & Communications.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance and accidental death coverage
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holiday time off, varying by site and state
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal leave
Additional paid and/or unpaid time off as applicable under federal, state, and local laws