Hybrid Events Strategist for Tier-1 Trade Shows

Relativity; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Winter break (office closed from Noël)

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Program Manager, Events to design and deliver event programs that engage customers and partners and advance the company’s brand and data-intelligence mission. Based in the Chicago area, you will own end-to-end event lifecycle—from planning tradeshow presence to on-site execution—while collaborating with Brand, Sales, and Demand Gen to maximize ROI and pipeline impact.

This role requires hands-on leadership for multi-million dollar events, strong vendor management, and a

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related discipline, or at least three years of event and/or conference planning and execution experience with a demonstrated increase in responsibility

Responsibilities

• Deliver a seamless event experience -- in person, virtual, and hybrid -- for participants, sponsors, vendor partners, and staff
• Serve as the lead production owner of Relativity's presence at Tier 1 industry tradeshows (e.g., Legalweek, ILTACON), from planning through execution. This includes pre-planning tasks such as floor space selection, contract negotiation, and sponsorship packages.
• Own the full program lifecycle: developing RFPs, budgeting, contracting and negotiations, site selection, housing for attendees, and meeting specifications (e.g., menu planning, logistics, audio visual, space assignments, signage, etc.)
• Partner closely with the Brand team to concept and develop engaging trade show environments that bring Relativity’s broader brand vision to life.
• Bring creative ideas and experiential recommendations to the Brand team, helping translate creative direction into functional, impactful physical experiences.

Skills

Budget Management

Communication

Event Planning

Marketing

Professional Presentation

Public Relations

Sales Presentations

Sponsorships

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Education

BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related discipline

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Program Manager, Events to design and deliver event programs that engage customers and partners and advance the company’s brand and data-intelligence mission. Based in the Chicago area, you will own end-to-end event lifecycle—from planning tradeshow presence to on-site execution—while collaborating with Brand, Sales, and Demand Gen to maximize ROI and pipeline impact.

This role requires hands-on leadership for multi-million dollar events, strong vendor management, and a