Events Manager

Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Manchester is seeking a driven Events Lead to manage webinars and in-person events. You will support the Digital Events Manager in creating engaging experiences that boost lead generation and revenue. Ideal candidates will have end-to-end event management experience, proficiency with webinar platforms, and strong communication skills. This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• End-to-end event management experience, particularly in webinars and in-person conferences.
• Proficient with webinar platforms like GoToWebinar, Goldcast, or ON24.
• Essential experience in B2B software environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work seamlessly across teams.
• Thrives in fast-paced settings, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strategic understanding of commercial targets with drive to meet them.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Events Manager to roll out a comprehensive events plan.
• Handle all webinar operations from pre-event setup to post-event analysis.
• Craft and implement sales strategies and create sales support materials.
• Oversee logistics for in-person events, including booth setup and team travel.
• Regularly report on event performance, leads, and KPIs.

Skills

Event management experience

Proficient with webinar platforms

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

GoToWebinar

Goldcast

ON24

Job description

Posted On: 8th August 2024

We are on the lookout for a driven and highly organised Events Lead to join our clients growing team, nestled in the heart of Manchester!

Working for a renowned global SaaS brand, you will be supporting the Digital Events Manager to plan and execute engaging webinars and in-person events!

The successful candidate will have a solid background of planning and coordinating both online and in-person events!

As the Events Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our event operations, managing everything from webinars to in-person conferences across the UK and Ireland. Ensuring every event runs like clockwork and hits all the right targets. You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing and sales teams to drive lead generation and revenue, taking full ownership of the webinar plan and overseeing event execution from start to finish.

Day to Day

• Partner with the Events Manager to roll out a comprehensive events plan. This includes managing a packed schedule of live and simulated webinars, as well as high-profile in-person conferences.
• Take the reins on all webinar operations, from pre-event setup to post-event analysis.
• You’ll handle everything-scheduling, hosting prep calls, supporting speakers, and more-to ensure seamless execution and optimal performance.
• Craft and implement sales strategies, launch new webinar series, and create sales support materials. Your efforts will directly contribute to hitting our lead and revenue goals.
• Work with subject matter experts to develop engaging webinar content that positions us as thought leaders and drives sales opportunities.
• Oversee the logistics for in-person events, including booth setup, promotional materials, and team travel. You’ll also ensure our sales teams are fully prepared with pre-event toolkits and briefings.
• Keep our teams in the loop with regular reports on event performance, leads, and KPIs. You’ll support the Events Manager in analyzing results to continually improve our strategy.

YOU?

• End-to-end event management experience, particularly in webinars and in-person conferences.
• Proficient with webinar platforms like GoToWebinar, Goldcast, or ON24.
• Essential, with a preference for experience in B2B software environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly across teams.
• You thrive in fast-paced settings, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• You’re not just organized-you’re also strategic, with a strong understanding of commercial targets and the drive to meet them.