Events Manager

GEOTAB; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Job summary

Geotab is seeking an Events Manager to orchestrate a global events program with a strategic focus on regional events and the flagship Geotab Connect conference. You will drive end-to-end event management, including budgeting, vendor oversight, content creation, and post-event analysis.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and BD teams, ensuring alignment with revenue goals, brand guidelines, and data-driven ROI reporting. A hybrid work model and travel across the US are available.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Event Management.
• Post-secondary 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 in event execution.
• Adaptability to work well under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with managing a budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industry events for Geotab's portfolios, including pre-planning, execution, and post-event reporting.
• Manage event budgets and provide timely budget reports.
• Lead elements of Geotab's marquee annual event, Geotab Connect, coordinating with internal teams and vendors.
• Recommend strategic software solutions (e.g., Cvent, Sendoso) to improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Develop event-specific tools like timelines and contact lists to align internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Vendor relations

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Business Administration or Marketing degree

CMP designation

Tools

Salesforce.com

Marketing Cloud

Cvent

Sendoso

iCapture

Google Suite

Job description

Who we are

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 web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace, offering hundreds of third‑party 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.

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 in‑depth pre, during, and post‑event reporting analyses. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader – we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll 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 results‑driven marketing professional, with a track record of executing and delivering highly impactful, large‑scale events. This role will have an expected hands‑on approach with event management, and requires excellent project management skills.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage industry events for key portfolios of Geotab's business, including pre‑planning event execution and post‑event reporting.
• Manage vendor event budget. Handle invoicing for events and provide accurate timely budget reports.
• Lead elements of Geotab's marquee annual event, Geotab Connect. Work alongside Business Development, Segment Managers, Product, and other internal teams as required. Support in day‑to‑day liaison with production vendors.
• Research, evaluate and recommend strategic software solutions that create efficiencies, cost savings and established process that deliver business needs (e.g., iCapture, Sendoso, Cvent 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 event‑specific organizational tools such as production timelines, contact lists, on‑site 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 event‑related sales activities.
• Align with leaders in implementation of Salesforce.com 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 pre‑event, execution, and post‑event stages including outbound email, social media campaigns, videos, presentations, collateral, signage, etc.
• Actively update the company‑wide 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 you’ll bring to this role

• 5-8 years of experience in Event Management.
• Post‑secondary 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.
• Adaptability to 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 decision‑making 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).
• 15% - 20% Travel required for events (primarily in the US).

Benefits

• 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 full‑time 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 in‑person 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 cloud‑based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work‑life 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!

Other Employment Statements

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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 [e-mail]. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at [e-mail]. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Geotab"), you acknowledge Geotab's collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.

Hiring Range

$100,000 — $125,000 USD