Events Manager (18-month contract)

Geotab; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotab is seeking an Events Manager to orchestrate its global event ecosystem. The role requires a proactive approach to event execution and management, ensuring alignment with business strategy while delivering high-quality events that enhance brand presence and customer engagement.

Benefits

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top-up program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Event Management.
• CMP Designation (Certified Meeting Planner) highly valued.
• Experience with managing a budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage events including planning, execution, and post-event reporting.
• Develop organizational tools for event management.
• Manage vendor relationships and event budgets.

Skills

Event Management

Project Management

Communication

Budget Management

Leadership

Education

Postsecondary diploma / degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Job description

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified Great Place to Work. We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing webbased analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotabs open platform and Geotab Marketplace offering hundreds of thirdparty solution options allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and were looking for people who follow their passion think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate great benefits and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what its like to be a Geotabber check out our blogand follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent networkto learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are :

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Events Manager who will assume a pivotal role in orchestrating Geotab Events with a comprehensive strategic approach. This multifaceted position encompasses event management operations budget planning and event execution. Notably it spearheads the strategic evolution of our global event ecosystem delving into the intricate dynamics of annual scheduling and conducting indepth pre during and postevent reporting analyses. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader we would love to hear from you!

What youll do :

The Events Manager will own a portfolio of events developing the strategy and execution of annual Regional Events that support the business objectives and goals as determined by Executive Leadership. In this role you are an autonomous and resultsdriven marketing professional with a track record of executing and delivering highly impactful largescale events. This role will have an expected handson approach with event management and requires excellent project management skills.

How youll make an impact

Lead and manage industry events for key portfolios of Geotabs business including preplanning event execution and postevent reporting.

Manage vendor event budget. Handle invoicing for events and provide accurate timely budget reports.

Lead elements of Geotabs marquee annual event Geotab Connect. Work alongside Business Development Segment Managers Product and other internal teams as required. Support in daytoday liaison with production vendors.

Research evaluate and recommend strategic software solutions that create efficiencies cost savings and established process that deliver business needs (ie. iCapture SendosoCvent etc.).

Monitor and understand industry trends identify issues and opportunities and provide recommended action to appropriate stakeholders gather integrate information / research and interpret existing views of the target audience to support the development of future events.

Maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts vendors and venues.

Develop eventspecific organizational tools such as production timelines contact lists onsite deliverables schedule and ensure all internal and external individuals supporting designated events / projects are in alignment.

Manage oversee and develop relationships with external vendors (Skyline metroConnections etc.) and align services and production with internal company brand guidelines budgets and strategic business goals.

Consult with stakeholders in Revenue Generation (Sales) to ensure strategic alignment of goals and provide recommendations on eventrelated sales activities.

Align with leaders in implementation of and Marketing Cloud campaign structures and associated lead tracking and lead nurture automation processes to identify ROI results for every event.

Lead event specific content creation communications and materials for preevent execution and postevent stages including outbound email social media campaigns videos presentations collateral signage etc.

Actively update the companywide global events calendar keeping all details up to date and accurate.

Deliver programs and events to a high level standard of execution and encourage innovation and creativity in event planning and execution.

Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.

Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction to ensure retention and growth of business through repeat events and developed relationships.

What youll bring to the role

58 years of experience in Event Management.

Postsecondary diploma / degree with a specialization in Business Administration Marketing or a related field.

CMP Designation (Certified Meeting Planner) highly valued.

High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail is crucial when ensuring proper event execution.

Adaptabilityto work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to perform well in a highly dynamic geographically diverse and rapidly changing environment.

Experience with managing a budget.

Move easily between generating big creative ideas and driving ongoing process improvement.

Strong oral and written communication competency with ability to influence external and internal stakeholders.

Track record of taking ownership and driving results.

Proven analytical and data decisionmaking capabilities and making business recommendations to drive event performance.

Technical competence using software programs including but not limited to Google Suite for business (Sheets Docs Slides).

2030% travel required for events (primarily in the US).

If you got this far we hope youre feeling excited about this role! Even if you dont feel you meet every single requirement we still encourage you to apply.

Please note : Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

• The above are offered to fulltime permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems functions programs and policies in place to support both inperson and virtual work. However you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful safe clean offices as often as you like. When working from home you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL / 10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloudbased applications collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage worklife balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management career development training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices please contact us at By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively Geotab) you acknowledge Geotabs collection use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our . Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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