Marketing Events Specialist

Job Description:

WideOrbit is looking for a highly organized and detailed-oriented Marketing Events Specialist who is enthusiastic about event planning, thrives in a demanding environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional client-facing events. As a member of the Marketing Events team, you will report to the Marketing Events Lead and will be responsible for independently planning, managing and executing WideOrbit's presence at a diverse portfolio of industry events. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product, Executive, IT, and more to bring our events to life and deliver exceptional, high-impact events that align with our brand and business objectives.

Here is what success will look like: 

• Support Events Marketing Lead with planning, budgeting, and execution of WideOrbit’s 40+ conference and events portfolio, including independently managing of a portion of these events.
• Work cross functionally to plan and manage logistics for a variety of events annually.
• Work with vendors and/or conference organizers to vet event offerings/benefits, negotiate contracts, organize logistics, and execute production.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all events are on strategy, brand, and budget.
• Track budget meticulously, ensuring all events are executed in a timely manner and within budget.
• Evaluate and report on event ROI, including event surveys, post-event tracking, detailed wrap-up reports, and developing actionable recommendations for future events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture internal WideOrbit business relationships to align event strategies with team / organizational goals and optimize Event support across the organization.

 To thrive in this role, we’re looking for: 

• BA/BS degree in marketing or equivalent years of experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in event planning and execution, with a proven track record of owning & management.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a process-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with project management software.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and anticipate needs and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and plan and execute multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines (with both remote and onsite planning/execution experience).
• Strong work ethic, exceling in both self-directed work and collaborative environments, with a consistently positive, team player approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas thoughtfully and clearly to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Some in-office presence and travel required to setup and execute events (approximately 30-40% of time).

Location:

This position will be hybrid and based in our New York City, office (HQ). Telecommute will also be considered.

Pay Range: 

$70,000 - $85,000