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Event Manager
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$95.9K - $178K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Job Description:
We are looking for a dedicated Event Manager to manage and / or assist with production of corporate, client facing, and third party hosted events driving demand generation, brand awareness, and customer engagement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and oversee event budgets, logistics and post event reporting, ensuring a seamless experience across all engagements.
The best candidate for our company has strong trade show experience who can manage the daily details and use big picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage DXC presence at third party and/or DXC hospitality events
- Manage large-scale events and work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams
- Liaises with marketing team to utilize the best marketing strategy for an event with regards to the purpose and venue of the event, as well as its budget
- Manage designated event work streams and reporting into overall planning team on progress and deliverables
- Strong understanding of immersive customer engagement tactics
- Exceptional project management skills with an eye for detail
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that events deliver strong ROI.
- Lead post-event activities and analysis of event success to inform future participation
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
- Ability to work successfully in a fully remote environment when not at an event site
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage sales teams on site and guide them through lead capture and generation tactics
- Stay informed of the latest event related trends and best practices.
- Advocate for new ideas and approaches in support of continuous improvement / innovation.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree
- 5+ years of experience: Proven experience as an event manager with a strong trade show portfolio of working on third-party events
- Flexibility in managing events across different time zones or regions, given the global nature of the customer community.
- Technical proficiency: Experience with event management software and tools, such as Cvent, or similar platforms, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attributes: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualification
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and deliver them on time and within budget
- Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Creative problem-solving abilities with a passion for creating unique and engaging event experiences
- Strong understanding of community dynamics and the ability to design events that meet the needs of a diverse customer base. Demonstrated ability to place the customer at the heart of everything
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to think strategically, coupled with a pragmatic results orientation and proven track record of delivering strong tactical execution
- Willingness to work outside of regular office hours due to international time zones
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Work environment
- Option to work remotely within the U.S.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Pension scheme and private medical insurance
- DXC Select – our comprehensive benefits package (includes gym membership, , and more)
- Recognition tools, employee lunches, and regular social events
- A culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning
Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.
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Job Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree
- 5+ years of experience: Proven experience as an event manager with a strong trade show portfolio of working on third-party events
- Flexibility in managing events across different time zones or regions, given the global nature of the customer community
- Technical proficiency: Experience with event management software and tools, such as Cvent or similar platforms, Microsoft Office Suite
- Attributes: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and deliver them on time and within budget
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Creative problem-solving abilities with a passion for creating unique and engaging event experiences
- Strong understanding of community dynamics and the ability to design events that meet the needs of a diverse customer base
- Demonstrated ability to place the customer at the heart of everything
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to think strategically, coupled with a pragmatic results orientation and proven track record of delivering strong tactical execution
- Willingness to work outside of regular office hours due to international time zones
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Pension scheme and private medical insurance
- DXC Select – our comprehensive benefits package (includes gym membership, and more)
- Recognition tools, employee lunches, and regular social events
- A culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning
- Compensation range for this position is $95,900 - $178,100
- Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid time off
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