Sponsorship and Special Events Manager

Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud-based legal technology is seeking a Sponsorship and Special Events Manager. This pivotal role involves leading sponsorship strategies, managing vendor relationships, and executing successful events like the Clio Cloud Conference. The ideal candidate will have extensive event planning experience and strong communication skills, contributing to the company's mission of transforming the legal experience.

Benefits

Top-tier health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible time off policy

RRSP matching

Clioversary recognition program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event planning or event marketing experience.
• 3+ years in Sales or Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of sponsorship and exhibitor programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate event logistics and branding.

Skills

Event Planning

Sales

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Asana

GSuite

Excel

Salesforce

Cvent

Job description

Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary :

We’re currently seeking a Sponsorship and Special Events Manager to join our Marketing team in Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary .

Who you are :

As the Sponsorship and Special Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the Clio Cloud Conference (ClioCon)—the premier event for the legal industry to connect, innovate, and showcase transformative solutions. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design and execution of sponsorship and exhibitor programs, fostering partnerships with industry leaders and creating unparalleled opportunities for them to amplify their brands.

You will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and engaging in complex logistical planning to deliver exceptional results that align with ClioCon’s overarching strategy and vision. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will collaborate on driving revenue growth, uncovering new partnership opportunities, and executing flawless branding and event logistics.

What your team does :

Our dynamic team is data-driven and results-focused on meaningful engagement with the legal community, our customers, and our prospects to support our business goals. The Strategic Engagement Team has a diverse portfolio : managing bar partnerships, live events, monthly meetups, Clio’s CLE and marketing webinars, channel marketing, and the execution of the industry-leading Clio Cloud Conference.

What you'll work on :

• Develop, evolve, and execute an exhibitor and sponsorship strategy with clear milestones and intended outcomes that drive ROI opportunities for our event partners.
• Negotiate and sell exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities at ClioCon.
• Own exhibitor and sponsorship planning, logistics, on-site execution, and relationship management.
• Develop and evolve the strategy to drive legal vendor registrations and pathways to exhibiting.
• Forecast revenue, budget event costs, negotiate and manage exhibitor and sponsorship contracts.
• Source event vendors and work in partnership with them to build, furnish, equip, and brand exceptional event spaces.
• Thoroughly map event spaces to enable venue planning, required approvals, and scoping vendor needs with detailed asset and cost tracking.
• Coordinate the set-up of and execute against building out event tools and technology for event engagement and execution.
• Get the right content, context, and details to / from internal stakeholders involved in program execution and track relevant logistical details.
• Plan and logistically support event planning needs, especially those that further or contribute to the attendee and sponsorship experience.
• Understand the competitive landscape and seek out opportunities to differentiate and elevate ClioCon’s partnership experience.
• Conceptualize, execute, and iterate on experiments that seek to increase revenue, NPS, partner ROI, and internal efficiencies.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with the capacity to execute against the current goals while also looking ahead and executing against future events.
• Work within your team to communicate the status and results of your portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and vendors that can elevate and expand the program's footprint.
• Additional duties as required.

What you may have :

• 3+ years of event planning or event marketing experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a Sales or Business Development or Partnerships role.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with creative problem-solving skills.
• A proven track record of knocking goals out of the park and leading cross-functional efforts.
• The ability to quickly pivot and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Asana and GSuite.

Serious bonus points if you have :

• Experience with the legal industry.
• Ability to navigate Excel, Event Space Planning Tools, and Salesforce with ease.
• Experience using Cvent and space planning tools.

What you will find here :

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) to be in office min. once per week on our Anchor Day.
• Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.
• RRSP matching and RESP contribution.
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years.

The full salary range for this role is $82,100 to $96,600 to $111,100 CAD.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at clio.com / careers.

At Clio, we are on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. As the world's leading provider of cloud-based legal software, we provide lawyers with low-barrier, affordable solutions to manage and grow their firms more effectively, more profitably, and with better client experiences.

If you’ve ever wanted to do the best work of your career, while having a meaningful impact in the lives of others, then Clio is the place for you.

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