Events Manager

Credera Experienced Hiring Job Board•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide. Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally. Please visit our employer awards page: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition. Omnicom is a leading global marketing and communications company. Our Adobe Practice, powered by Credera, brings together strategy, technology, and creative expertise to help enterprise clients maximize the value of their Adobe investments. We work with the world's most innovative companies to transform their marketing operations and customer experiences. We seek an experienced Events Manager to lead the design, planning, and execution of high-impact events that drive business growth and strengthen client relationships. In this role, you'll spearhead a diverse portfolio of C-level executive events, industry-specific conferences and gatherings, and innovative virtual events. This is a strategic position that goes beyond traditional logistics. You'll own the complete event lifecycle from concept to post-event analysis, requiring both operational excellence and creative storytelling. You see events as a strategic business tool, not just a calendar obligation. You have the operational rigor to manage timelines, vendors, and budgets, and the creative spark to write compelling event copy, shape the attendee experience, and tell a story that resonates. You'll collaborate with sales teams and senior leaders to understand their objectives and translate them into events that deliver results. You're comfortable managing the logistics of a 500-person conference as well as crafting the narrative arc of a C-level roundtable. Most importantly, you view each event as an opportunity to strengthen client relationships, showcase our expertise, and drive business impact.

Requirements

5+ years of event management experience
Proven track record planning and executing events with executive-level attendance
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to create compelling event copy and marketing materials
Proficiency with event management software and virtual event platforms
Experience collaborating with sales teams and senior leadership to achieve business objectives
Strong vendor negotiation and budget management experience
Ability to think strategically about event ROI and business impact

Nice To Haves

Experience in the professional services, technology, or consulting sectors
Familiarity with Adobe products and/or marketing technology
Experience producing virtual or hybrid events
Event marketing or copywriting background
Project management certification
Knowledge of CRM systems and event registration platforms

Responsibilities

Executive Event Leadership: Conceptualize, plan, and execute sophisticated C-level events that showcase thought leadership, build brand prestige, and facilitate meaningful business conversations
Multi-Format Event Management: Manage a variety of event types including in-person conferences, industry-specific symposiums, and virtual/hybrid experiences, adapting strategy based on audience and objectives
End-to-End Event Ownership: Own all aspects of event execution including venue selection, vendor management, budgeting, timeline management, logistics coordination, and post-event reporting
Content & Copywriting: Develop compelling event messaging, speaker briefs, promotional copy, agenda narratives, and attendee communications that align with brand voice and drive engagement
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with sales teams to identify business opportunities and align events with revenue goals; work with senior leadership to ensure events reflect organizational strategy and values
Vendor & Budget Management: Negotiate with vendors, manage event budgets, track ROI, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
Virtual Event Strategy: Design engaging virtual and hybrid event experiences that replicate the value and networking opportunities of in-person events
Post-Event Analysis: Measure event success through attendee feedback, engagement metrics, and business outcomes; incorporate learnings into future event strategy

Benefits

health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits

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