Events Manager (Irving, TX)

Fotona is seeking a strategic and results-driven Event Manager to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of Fotona events. Responsibilities: • Develop and execute events strategy, including conferences, trade shows, webinars, client events, and experiential marketing initiatives • Manage and mentor team, fostering professional growth and high performance • Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all Dental events, including budgeting, vendor management, logistics, content, and attendee experience • Evolve or develop systems, platforms, relationships, and processes to manage all aspects of events, including registration, attendee tracking, communication, analytics, and post-event follow-up, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and high-quality execution • Identify, engage, and manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and industry influencers to participate in events as speakers, panelists, or ambassadors, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and messaging • Build and manage relationships with external partners, venues, vendors, and agencies to ensure high-quality event delivery. • Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing to develop event and tradeshow concepts, messaging, and creative assets that align with overall brand strategy and campaign objectives • Collect and analyze post-event feedback from attendees, stakeholders, and internal teams to identify areas of improvement and optimize future events • Ensure compliance with all legal, health, safety, and accessibility regulations for events • Stay current with event trends, technologies, and best practices to recommend innovative approaches Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field • 7+ years of experience in event management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role • Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-channel events, including corporate conferences, trade shows, and virtual experiences • Strong project management, organizational, and budget management skills • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Experience with event technology platforms, CRM integration, and marketing automation is a plus • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 to 50 pounds on a daily/weekly basis, ability to lift and carry over 50 lbs.