Regional Marketing Event Manager, AMER

Elastic

About The Position

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is The Role Our Regional Marketing team is the most distributed of all the marketing teams at Elastic, with the highest mix of nationalities and cultural backgrounds! Our group drives tailored and innovative marketing programs to drive awareness and pipeline. As the Event Manager for AMER, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and execution of large-scale events, ensuring they are delivered seamlessly and exceed client expectations. You will work closely with internal partners, external vendors, local regional Marketing teams, and clients to conceptualize, plan, and implement events that align with our company's objectives and brand identity. Additionally, you will own pipeline goals, driving event-driven leads and conversions. The Events Manager AMER, will be part of the AMER Regional Marketing team as well as the global events team and will report to the Senior Manager of AMER Regional Marketing Programs. We seek an innovative, thoughtful, and expert marketer who is fun to work with and a diligent standout colleague! To succeed, you are an excellent teammate and be agile to work in a matrix environment.

Requirements

Minimum 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
Shown experience in event management, with a focus on planning and performing large-scale events.
Experience working in the B2B Enterprise tech/software space, preferably in open source, big data, cloud, SaaS and analytics, would be ideal.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in event management software and tools e.g., Cvent as well as SFDC, Tableau, Google suite, etc.
Strategic problem solver as well as hands-on execution.
Flexibility to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules.
Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Event Planning and Strategy: Develop comprehensive event plans, timelines, and strategies to ensure the successful execution of large-scale events across the AMER region.
Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their objectives, and translating them into innovative event concepts and experiences.
Budget Management: Lead event budgets effectively, ensuring all expenses are supervised, monitored, and reconciled to meet financial targets.
Vendor Management: Source, negotiate with, and maintain relationships with vendors, venues, and suppliers to secure the vital resources for each event.
Logistics Coordination: Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, transportation, catering, audiovisual equipment, and on-site staffing.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them, ensuring events are driven safely and successfully.
Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event, collect feedback from team members, and identify areas for improvement.
Pipeline Goals: Own pipeline goals, driving event-driven leads and conversions in alignment with business objectives.
Collaboration with Local Marketing Teams: Work closely with local regional Marketing teams to ensure events are aligned with marketing strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.
Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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