Senior event manager job description

The Job

OwnBackup is one of the fastest growing global SaaS companies. With nearly 5,000 customers, we are ranked on the Forbes Cloud 100 as one of the world's top private cloud companies and have raised over $500 million in funding from AIkeon Capital, B Capital Group, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Insight Partners and others.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing events expert to join our high-performing team.

At OwnBackup, you'll join a high-energy, cohesive team and have the opportunity to make a huge impact and accelerate growth. You will work collaboratively with multiple groups to drive success through key marketing events.

We believe that every employee in the company can and should make an impact every day, and we empower them to do so. If you are self-motivated, like to take initiative and are a great team player you will love working here.

As Senior Manager of Event Marketing you will promote OwnBackup across the globe. The role requires a strong understanding of event planning processes, campaign planning and tactical execution. You will coordinate and contribute to the planning and execution of company attendance at both external events and select internal events.

Your Day-to-Day Role

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of company attendance at tradeshows and conferences of varying size and scale, from research and planning to logistics, execution and promotion
• Manage company-hosted events, including seminars, thought-leadership events, client events, and product road-shows
• Manage the Marketing Events Calendar, which includes coordinating and communicating with relevant stakeholders within the company
• Coordinate the distribution of new leads from events to the appropriate sales teams
• Track and manage deliverables to ensure all event deadlines are met across all departments
• Manage budget for all Marketing-led events
• Gather and track ROI, engagement analytics and feedback to consistently assess opportunities for improvement

Your Work Experience

• Experience using Salesforce to track campaign performance and measure ROI
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data
• Ability to travel up to 30% for onsite event management
• Experience using project management tools is a plus

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mportant Details

This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will work out of our Englewood Cliffs, NJ office to maximize collaboration and interaction with the business. Or we are open to candidates from Austin, TX area as well.

OwnBackup is dedicated to creating an environment where employees thrive. It's why we provide every employee with unlimited PTO, generous medical benefits, and a 401(k) savings plan with a 4% employer match. We also offer catered lunches in the office five days a week, a full fitness center, and free shuttle bus service to and from New York City.

New employees also have the opportunity to attend our award-winning new hire bootcamp, which customizes the onboarding experience by role, provides new employees with invaluable hands-on training within their first few weeks at the company, and gives employees the chance to meet their new colleagues.

Creating an environment where employees thrive also means making sure every employee feels accepted. As we scale to help all types of companies protect precious data, our team must reflect the diversity we serve. OwnBackup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that every employee in the company brings a unique perspective that they can and should contribute in order to make an impact every day. We strive to be one team and one culture that builds trust through transparency. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

A Bit About Us

OwnBackup is a leading SaaS data protection platform for some of the largest SaaS ecosystems in the world, including Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and ServiceNow. Through capabilities like data security, backup and recovery, archiving, and sandbox seeding, OwnBackup empowers thousands of organizations worldwide to manage and protect the mission-critical data that drives their business.

#LI-Hybrid

Come join our team as a Senior Event Manager at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines! Be inspired by one of the most exceptional settings in Southern California. Atop the bluffs of La Jolla, overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean sits Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
What will I be doing?

As a Senior Event Manager, you would be responsible for executing written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings, conventions and events and the successful execution of such events in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Execute written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings, conventions and events with more than 300 cumulative room nights
* Negotiate terms and pricing of vendor partner agreements and service agreements with companies and organizations affiliated with group business
* Maintain relationships among the customers, their representatives and the hotel to ensure full participation in servicing accounts
* Initiate verbal and written communication with customers and hotel departments outlining details and specifics of the event including, but not limited to, payment structure, room block management, food and beverage, public room rental, exhibit hall fees, incremental and affiliate revenue streams, performance damages and master billing process
* Partner with operations departments
* Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
* Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
* Recruit, interview and train team members

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

* Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
* Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
* Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
* Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
* Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
* Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

* Quality
* Productivity
* Dependability
* Customer Focus
* Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

• Ensure the development and smooth execution of event experience - including location and venue selection, event design, logistics and delivery - to accomplish the goals of the businesses and meet the standards of quality expected by The Economist Group and our clients
• Manage New York operations team, allocating resource effectively and managing freelance needs
• Help determine, resource and optimise the delivery, project management and operational needs of bespoke events
• Develop and manage event budgets in close coordination with the business owners and peers, ensuring that all events costs are managed effectively and hit gross margin KPI's
• Working alongside business heads and commercial peers, establish rate card structure for turnkey and bespoke custom events
• Manage supplier contracts and coordinate with finance and other stakeholders to manage timely payment of invoices
• Work closely with LSE operations team to share best practices, contacts and rates. Liaise with stakeholders from other parts of the business as needed for Group wide initiatives
• Ensure all external vendors are selected and managed to optimize value for the Group and in adherence with the Group's anti-bribery policies. Identify and develop opportunities to improve value through global or regional contracts, and through barter arrangements where appropriate. Develop strategic relationships with vendors and other 3rd parties.
• Maintain and improve business processes and systems for project management to ensure that teams meet agreed deadlines for the programming, marketing, and production of events.
• Work with clients and other senior stakeholders in a professional manner to support client needs and the goals of the business

Experience, skills and professional attributes

The ideal skills for this role are:

• A broad range of experience managing conferences and bespoke client-tailored events is crucial
• Experience with international events in the b2b industry will be advantageous
• Experience managing and developing teams; experience managing teams through change, and across offices and regions, preferred
• Demonstrated track record of managing vendor relationships, including negotiating favorable contract rates and terms
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing events to meet specific goals, both financial and otherwise
• Creativity and a passion for developing high-quality, forward-thinking event experiences on a lean budget
• Excellent client management skills. Experience working with clients and managing client projects
• Ability to manage teams across dozens of projects in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Excellent collaboration skills; experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments along with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with event technologies, and ability to assess new technologies and make strategic recommendations
• Able to fulfill flexible working hours during busy periods, and travel as required, concentrated during busy event seasons
• Pro-active, reliable, results orientated, a finisher, attention to detail, disciplined
• Curiosity and a basic interest in global affairs