Event manager

The Associate Manager, Events will lead and execute Puratos US customer and industry events including our participation in conventions, tradeshows, and conferences, as well as our national sales meeting and other Puratos-hosted events. Key responsibilities include : • Project management; creating project timelines; • Cost proposals, venue selections, event design • Agenda development • Registration management • Coordinating staff attendance • Assessing return on investment / metrics Other responsibilities include • Leading pre- and post-event planning meetings • Adhering to the budget, negotiating contracts • Purchasing promotional materials • Managing sponsorship deliverables; ensure highest quality event deliverables as they relate to onsite and virtual events (venue selection, F&B and AV selection, signage, attendee experience, etc) • Direct supervision of third-party vendors and presenters / speakers • Lead and drive logistics management for events from start to finish including all aspects of planning and execution from site selection, vendor negotiation, contract management, event registration, marketing support, on-site staffing, run of show development, on-site experience, transportation management, post-event reporting • Coordinate virtual and / or on-site production requirements (photography, videography, AV, lighting, signage, etc.) • Build and maintain database of approved vendors (AV, design, install, etc) to support events nationally • Lead reporting for events (pre, during, and post-event) as well as team debriefs • Build individual event strategies including identifying event goals, audiences, attendee journey and more • Help identify relevant events in which our customer-facing teams should participate • Assist with event and content strategies across business groups including product marketing, customer marketing, sales, and HR Last updated : 2024-10-15