Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Comprehensive management of all national and regional trade shows, which includes vendor coordination, budget management, event logistics, and post-event evaluation.

• Responsible for overseeing Follett Software’s annual Sales Kickoff (SKO)—from the initial planning stages through onsite execution and post-event feedback collection.

• Supervision of our expanding webinar program, ensuring that each session is aligned with campaign and product priorities while engaging the appropriate audiences.

• Assistance in customer experience initiatives, which encompass customer advisory boards, user group events, and community-building activities.

• Management of the master events calendar for Follett Software, ensuring strategic alignment and visibility across various teams.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience collaborating with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and Leadership teams.

• Familiarity with project management and event planning tools.

• Proven experience in developing and managing an event budget exceeding $600K.

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products.

• The ideal candidate should be a well-organized project manager who is passionate about creating impactful experiences. They should be adept at managing multiple deadlines, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and excel in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in B2B software, edtech, or education-related sectors is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work options, providing the flexibility to perform at your best from anywhere within the continental U.S. (unless stated otherwise).

• Subsidized healthcare plans, inclusive of orthodontic coverage, with an HSA option featuring employer matching.

• Company-sponsored disability and life insurance, with the opportunity to enhance coverage through voluntary programs.

• Generous Paid Time Off, which includes Flex PTO for salaried positions, paid parental leave, company holidays, and paid time for volunteer work.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching, vesting occurring every pay period.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Optional supplemental coverages, including accident, hospital, critical illness insurance, identity theft and credit monitoring, and legal protection services.

• Meaningful recognition and tangible rewards that celebrate accomplishments, enhance motivation, and acknowledge both individual and team success.