Event Technology Marketing Manager

Avnet - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansing, MI

251-500 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As the Event Technology Marketing Manager at Avnet, you will play a crucial role in planning and executing event logistics for a variety of internal, customer, and partner-facing events. These events include conferences, trade shows, corporate functions, leadership meetings, and community events, all of which are significant in scope and importance. Your responsibilities will encompass managing assigned events from the initial pre-event planning discussions through to the evaluation of post-event results. This position requires a robust knowledge of Cvent event management software, which includes designing, building, and customizing event management sites, developing surveys, providing detailed reporting, setting up on-site registration systems, and creating mobile applications for events. You will work closely with both internal and external customers to identify and understand their event goals and requirements. This involves creating individual event project plans, identifying key deliverables and milestones, and driving the execution of the event to meet those milestones. You will also be responsible for negotiating event contracts, which include amenities, hotel accommodations, and any special needs for the event, ensuring that all legal approvals are obtained. As a project team leader, you will engage appropriate internal and external team resources, coordinate with vendors and third parties, outline responsibilities, and communicate event objectives effectively. On-site management of assigned events will be a key part of your role, where you will provide direction to extended internal and external teams. Budget management is also critical; you will ensure that event budgets are clearly identified, communicate any scope creep, and close out budgets in a timely manner. This position may require travel, and you will be expected to work independently while exercising judgment and discretion in your decision-making processes. Your actions will have a significant impact on the success of the overall department and organization, and you will collaborate with management and team members across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute event logistics for internal, customer, and partner-facing events.
• Manage assigned events from pre-event planning through post-event evaluation.
• Utilize Cvent event management software to design and customize event management sites.
• Work with customers to identify and understand event goals and requirements.
• Create individual event project plans, identifying key deliverables and milestones.
• Negotiate event contracts, including amenities and hotel accommodations.
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate vendor/third-party resources.
• Manage on-site execution of assigned events and direct internal/external teams.
• Oversee budget management for events, ensuring timely communication of scope changes.

Requirements

• Typically requires 5+ years of experience in event management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cvent event management software is preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills for event project management.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs