Events Manager

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

As an Event Manager, you will focus on the successful execution of Cengage events (in-person and virtual) with a focus on exceptional customer experience. Working with multiple partners across the organization, you will ensure that each event aligns with company marketing objectives and goals. This position will share event planning best practices with internal colleagues.

• Provide comprehensive event logistical expertise to collaborators from planning through event execution and follow-up
• Project manage all event (tradeshow, Cengage hosted & virtual) deliverables from launch through execution, including post event follow-up
• Negotiate vendor agreements and complete all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, decorating companies, exhibit houses, and AV partners required for each event
• Track and manage all event-related expenses to ensure adherence to budget guidelines to optimize value.
• Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects

• Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants to host Cengage live events
• Setting up all virtual event needs including webinar platform and registration site as well as calendar invitations for rehearsals and event day
• Optimizing the deployment of Cengage tradeshow assets and rented equipment to align with the specific objectives and engagement strategies of each conference
• Managing group air travel & ground transportation manifests
• Crafting and managing online registration platforms, lead capture and mobile apps, ensuring accurate attendee data handling and full compliance with ethical standards and government regulations
• Coordinating and communicating logistics to internal and external partners including post-event surveys
• Partnering with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team
• Travel to Events to provide onsite management as needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment
• Outstanding project management skills with utmost attention to detail
• Ability to multitask to meet deadlines, without breaking a sweat
• Capability to work autonomously—and with a sense of urgency
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Requires proficiency with Zoom, MS Office and Office 365 and proficiency in Excel
• 3-5 years involved in planning events and tradeshows including 1-2 years specifically in virtual event planning
• 3-5 years of experience negotiating contracts
• BA/BS Degree or Related Work Experience of 3+ years
• Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar)
• Ability to travel 6-8 times per year

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

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The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.