Global Events Manager

insightsoftware; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial solutions is seeking a Global Events Manager based in the UK. This role involves planning and executing impactful events to enhance brand visibility and achieve strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional strategic planning and collaboration skills to drive global initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate events and tradeshows globally.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contribute at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, project management, and reporting of events.
• Support negotiation of event sponsorship contracts.
• Conduct research for continued industry growth.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

BS or BA in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

insightsoftware is a global provider of comprehensive solutions for the Office of the CFO. We believe an actionable business strategy begins and ends with accessible financial data. With solutions across financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, and operations, we transform how teams operate, empowering leaders to make timely and informed decisions. With data at the heart of everything we do, insightsoftware enables automated processes, delivers trusted insights, boosts predictability, and increases productivity. Learn more at insightsoftware.com

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a UK based individual to join our dynamic marketing team as a Global Events Manager, where you'll lead the planning and execution of a selection of high-impact events that drive business growth and brand visibility worldwide. This individual will work closely with the broader Global Events Team to ensure that business goals are met.

Collaborating with regional teams across NA, EMEA, and APAC, you'll ensure every event aligns with strategic goals and delivers exceptional results. This is your opportunity to make a global impact, leveraging your expertise in event management, cultural adaptability, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, project management and reporting of assigned events globally.
• Detailed tracking and adherence to budget set for assigned events.
• Articulating clear outlines for each event specifying how each show will meet the overall event goals set, show targets – including scan goals and hot lead targets and communications plans for pre, during and post-show materials.
• Support negotiation of event sponsorship contracts to ensure business goals are achieved, value for money is obtained and any potential risk is minimised.
• Responsible for event prep, including hotel reservations, internal documents, staff event registration, material shipping and communication to event staff for assigned events.
• Responsible for all aspects of post-event activities, including: lead management and loading, ROI and performance analysis including any future recommendations, accounting and timely payment of invoices.
• Serve as the liaison with vendors, including communication on vendor standards and expectations prior to events, overseeing all booth orders.
• Evaluate third party vendors making recommendations as necessary to ensure best results and continuous high-quality outputs.
• Support evaluation of new and existing events for suitability and or suggestions to enhance and improve performance providing recommendations on the approach.
• Conduct research for continued industry growth.
• Occasional Travel (up to 25%) to event locations to set up the event space, manage live events including booth activations, staffing and coordinating return shipping of exhibit materials.

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate events and tradeshows globally
• Experience in a corporate office/comparable work setting.
• BS or BA in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Prior experience of successfully managing budgets of various size and scale
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Great attention to detail with the ability to prioritize numerous projects at once.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contribute at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with deadlines and manage multiple high-priority assignments while staying organized.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Results driven, energetic, resourceful and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation. Able to work without constant supervision.
• Experience tailoring events to account for cultural and language differences.
• Well-versed and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to establish strong relationships internally and externally.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally

Preferences:

• International shipping, logistics experience
• Knowledge and experience of finance, financial software industry helpful
• Experience in using project management systems (Wrike preferred)
• Experienced user of Software applications such as: iCapture and Salesforce.

Key Competencies

• Strong time management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Planning & decision making
• Communication & confidence
• Working effectively with others
• Taking ownership & responsibility
• Creativity & innovation

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

insightsoftware is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located. **

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