Sr Events Manager

Vantor • Herndon, VA

4d • $83,000 - $139,000

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor, US Government business unit is seeking a talented, self-directed Sr Event Manager to deliver customer experiences designed to drive brand awareness and contact acquisition across the US federal and civil government. In this dynamic role, you will spearhead Vantor's event and tradeshow planning and execution for the US Government business, including but not limited to identifying key events, organizing client engagement, overseeing execution, and measuring impact in Salesforce. You will drive the delivery high-impact events that propel Vantor in the geospatial market. You will lead marquee defense and intelligence events from inception to completion. Working with the Head of Marketing to creating compelling content and customer stories; providing exceptional program management and communicating effectively with internal stakeholders. The Sr Events Manager contributes to the line-of-business and geography marketing strategy. You will serve as an active member of the USG Marketing team to ensure consistency of strategic marketing programs, disseminate key corporate information to the line-of-business and geography operations pertaining to new product development/launches and actively develop new approaches and opportunities for expanding company business base. The Sr Events Manager serves as a liaison with senior marketing management to ensure that marketing activities are in support of sales plans, will ensure consistency between global directions and line-of-business/single-geography implementation choices and manage event social media strategy. You will also have the responsibility of managing relationships with major suppliers, agencies, customers, and industry associations to achieve marketing objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of relevant experience managing trade show events or conferences.
• Experience managing trade shows and/or conferences within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong Project Management and negotiation experience in the event space
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with key industry partners, such as USGIF, AFCEA, INSA, Potomac Officers Club and more, a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute and continually evaluate and communicate Vantor's event strategy and plan to optimize industry engagement and drive demand for Vantor
• Building, coordinating, and managing positive relationships with clients, internal teams, venues, and vendors
• Lead event planning from inception to completion and follow up for third party events and marquee Vantor events.
• Assemble cross-functional teams to work in unison on content development, client engagement, and maximizing internal and external participation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results and represent Vantor's values.
• Leading and motivating teams on-site producing flawless shows, while at the same time ensuring that team expectations are exceeded time and again
• Basic knowledge required of audio-visual equipment to support client requests and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain a positive outlook and demeanor, contributing to a vibrant and engaging event atmosphere.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative ideas into event planning
• Work the trade show booth floor, interacting with attendees, prospects, and partners.
• Responsible for invoice management and processing of accounting deposits/fees.
• Expertly manage and troubleshoot last minute changes/challenges and escalate as necessary
• Coordinate pre- and onsite event logistics and write attendee guides and event post-mortems.
• Oversee pre-event consultation and planning, venue selection, vendor management, agenda development and show flow, event promotion and registration, printing and shipping, budget management, event staffing, on-site event management, event follow-up, and reporting
• Create and deliver reports on attendee numbers, campaign results, and event ROI
• Maintain event calendar, project timelines, and event budget

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
• You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
• Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level