Events Manager

Qlik - Kng Of Prussa, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kng Of Prussa, PA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Global Events Senior Marketing Manager at Qlik is responsible for planning and executing impactful events that enhance brand experiences and drive business results. This role collaborates closely with the Senior Director of Global Events to shape the event program strategy, recommend innovative ideas, and evaluate the performance of events. The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage budgets, and effective communication across various teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy, plan, execute, and manage key event programs such as Qlik's Global Tier 1 tradeshows and tech partner events.
• Lead and provide ownership of assigned workstream tasks for global Qlik hosted events such as Sales Kickoff and Qlik's global user conference, Qlik Connect.
• Create and manage event project timelines.
• Set goals and objectives aligned with marketing OKRs.
• Form project teams to support event execution and facilitate recurring meetings to drive project plan and timeline.
• Manage budgets, including tracking spending.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships.
• Source venues for events as needed and review contracts of supporting events.
• Close out each event program with timely surveys, reporting, final messaging & ROI measurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business.
• 5+ years of event experience, directly managing large-scale physical events and conferences.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills.
• Proven track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with leadership capabilities and the ability to inspire others.
• Results-oriented with demonstrated analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with contracts, negotiations, and requirements from suppliers (hotels, vendors, etc.).
• Familiarity with various event software, including Cvent and more.
• Experience in running B2B software and/or tech-related events is a plus.
• Events and/or meeting industry certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.
• Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness.
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.
• Participation in Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs.