Tradeshow and Events Associate

Q2 • Austin, TX

9d • $66,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Q2 is seeking an Associate Event Manager who will be responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of Q2 hosted events and corporate trade shows and create experiences that help to build thought leadership and brand awareness, establish and foster connections, and drive revenue opportunities and contribute to wins. This is an opportunity for a proactive and innovative event professional with the ability to think beyond logistical execution. This role will reside within the marketing organization and will report to the Director, Trade Shows and Events. Travel required: approximately 20% travel

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and ideally one year of experience in corporate or association event management and trade shows
• Ability to think strategically, generate creative solutions and manage multiple, time-sensitive projects
• Detail oriented, organized, strong project management and budget management skills
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, drive projects to completion, and implement change
• Communication and interpersonal skills – ability to build strong working relationships and communicate cross functionally and with sales teams and leaders
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across all levels of stakeholder management and engage in professional and productive collaboration across teams
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to travel
• This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Strong skills in Cvent, SFDC, Marketo, Wrike preferred
• CMP or CTSM Credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage events for Q2 including, but not limited to hosted events and conferences and industry trade shows
• Deliver an engaging and thoughtful customer experience at all events
• Manage all event coordination including day-to-day administration, speaker, venue, vendor communication, and cross-departmental collaboration
• Clearly communicate objectives, project status and updates to stakeholders on a regular and consistent basis
• Serve as core team planning member for annual client conference
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned events
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts related to assigned events
• Assist department in meeting business objectives for lead generation
• Responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees