Marketing Event Planner

This position will report to our Event Planning Manager. We'd like you to help us take our events and conferences to the next level. Looking for a position where you can create and manage successful and strategic events - including client conferences and industry tradeshows - for a growing software company? Event Planning & Production • Assist our Event Planning Manager with contract negotiations, vendor coordination, agenda creation, food and beverage selection, audiovisual support, travel arrangements, and all event logistics • Conduct research, complete site visits and identify resources to design successful events • Assist with preparing budgets, providing progress reports, tracking event finances, reviewing invoices, submitting check requests, and generating reports • Build event registration processes, email campaigns, and marketing efforts • Manage all pre-, during- and post-event project tasks, including but not limited to: • Registration oversight, room layouts, BEOs, service agreements, printed materials, gifting, supply order, packing, shipping and staff coordination • Propose ideas to find efficiencies in the event planning process and improve future events • Coordinate with Foundation Software's leadership, education, client success, marketing and sales teams • Serve as liaison with external vendors and partners on event-related matters • Communicate regularly with clients and product users • Manage administration of the Cvent event software platform Qualifications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Highly professional interpersonal skills, both in person and virtually • Collaborative and customer service-oriented work ethic • Self-starter with ability to work independently • Experience with contract terminology and negotiations • Sharp budgeting skills • Solid skillset in project management • Savvy in the virtual meeting arena • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and from a variety of stakeholders • Marketing knowledge to build pre- and post-event registration campaigns (email, direct mail, social, web, etc.)