Events Manager (Remote)

About this role

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.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram .

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 through a comprehensive strategic approach. This multifaceted position encompasses event management operations, budget planning, and event execution. Notably, this role will spearhead the strategic evolution of our global event ecosystem by driving annual event planning, optimizing scheduling strategies, 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 owns a portfolio of events, developing the strategy and execution for annual events that support the business objectives and goals determined by executive leadership. In this role, you must be an autonomous and results-driven marketing professional with a track record of executing and delivering highly impactful, large-scale events. This role requires a hands-on approach to event management, as well as 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, Product, Strategic Accounts and other internal teams as required. Support in day-to-day liaison with production vendors.

• Drive the end-to-end strategic development of high-profile keynotes, serving as the trusted partner to senior leaders, to translate complex corporate visions into compelling, narrative-driven main stage productions.

• Orchestrate cross-functional execution and alignment with PR and Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, and Multimedia design teams. Direct technical rehearsals, and provide real-time guidance to ensure seamless delivery.

• Serve as Cvent subject matter expert, driving strategic configuration of event websites and attendee engagement tools to deliver seamless, high-touch user experiences for large-scale, high-profile audiences.

• Monitor and understand industry trends, identify 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 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

• 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.

• Cvent Certified preferred.

• Salesforce experience preferred.

• CMP Designation (Certified Meeting Planner) highly valued.

• Degree Specialization in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted

• High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail is crucial when ensuring proper event execution.

• Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated a

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