Sr. Trade Show & Events Planner
Q2 is seeking a Senior Trade Show & Events Planner 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.
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
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ 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
- Strong skills in Cvent, SFDC, Marketo, Wrike preferred
- CMP or CTSM Credentials preferred
- Ability to travel; approximately 20% travel
- Physical Demands: This job requires some physical demands. Examples: standing, walking, lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds, vision req., noise level, etc, particularly when on-site at an event. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.