Strategic Events Manager

Join the AVANT Team•Chicago, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strategic Events Manager supports AVANT’s growth by leading the planning and execution of marketing initiatives that drive engagement with our Trusted Advisors. This role manages regional and national events, ensures alignment with AVANT standards, and works closely with the Senior Director of Global Events, Senior Manager of Regional Events, Senior Manager of National Events, VP of Market Development, Senior Manager of Corporate Sponsorship, sales and cross-functional teams. The position also includes taking initiative in mentoring team members and improving marketing processes to increase efficiency and impact.

Requirements

Proximity to our Chicago HQ office or Dallas HQ2 is required
Ability to travel multiple times a month
3-5 years of experience in field marketing and event coordination, preferably in the tech or telecom industry
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and initiatives simultaneously
Proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative and contribute beyond core responsibilities
Effective communicator and collaborator, capable of working cross-functionally with sales, digital marketing, technology enablement and operations teams, managing multiple stakeholders and personalities
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and withing budget
Team-oriented mindset with experience mentoring peers or supporting the development of junior team members

Responsibilities

Plan regional and national events such as Executive Business Reviews, CIO Events, Impacts, and/or certain unidentified events and oversee onsite event management from inception to completion
Serve as support for major national events to ensure successful implementation, such as Special Forces Summit, Channel Partners, Executive Connects, Academy Live events, etc
Support the AVANT Sales team in coordinating and executing marketing initiatives to recruit, enable and grow AVANT’s Trusted Advisors ecosystem
Ensure AVANT Sales Team and Tech Enablement Team apprised of activities, from event dates and intentions to supporting communications at their disposal, and any other updated tools, materials, and marketing trends and strategies
Facilitate event vendor (i.e. Venues, AV Companies, etc.) logistics including RFP, site visit, contract negotiation, signature, purchase requests and purchase orders, payment, onsite management for related vendors
Manage budget requirements through strategic recommendations and operational efficiencies and deliver projects within agreed timeline, budgets, and relevant POE
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve existing marketing processes by increasing efficiency and implementing best practices across the team and relevant departments
Champion the AVANT brand and voice across all marketing materials, ensuring consistency and quality in support of Trusted Advisor engagement
Demonstrate initiative by actively seeking out and participating in additional projects and cross-functional opportunities, contributing beyond core responsibilities to support team and company growth