Marketing Manager – Event Engagement

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath•Minneapolis, MN

14d•$138,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Marketing Manager – Event Engagement to work with our Client Development & Marketing team in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, or downtown Indianapolis offices. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring that Faegre Drinker events reach the right target audiences and drives engagement with key stakeholders across the firm to create opportunities for relationship development and client growth. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, journalism, communications or marketing
Minimum six (6) years of marketing and business development experience

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years in a professional services organization, law firm or related industry preferred
Demonstrate experience and/or working knowledge of Cvent, including event management functionalities, registration processes, and reporting tools is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategy behind the firm’s client events, ensuring each event aligns with business development objectives and delivers measurable ROI
Coordinate with the director of marketing, practice group, sector, and market leadership to plan and refine the annual event strategy
Meet regularly with key stakeholders to discuss the event calendar and budget, adhering to best practices to maximize opportunities for relationship development, internal coordination, and client growth
Champion the firm’s marketing event program, processes, and policies, serving as an expert resource and leader to internal teams
Own the end-to-end intake process, conducting thorough reviews of event requests and securing budget approval in collaboration with the director of marketing and director of events
Schedule and facilitate pre-event huddles to bring together attorney attendees to strategically plan how to engage with participating clients and strategize definitive next steps
Compile comprehensive post-event reports for firm leadership, providing actionable recommendations for future engagement and initiatives
Develop annual budgets for marketing events in collaboration with marketing, practice group, sector, and market leadership
Other duties or special projects as assigned

Benefits

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off

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