Marketing Events Manager

Optimove is a global marketing tech company, recognized as a Leader by Forrester and a Challenger by Gartner. We work with some of the world's most exciting brands, such as Sephora, Staples, and Entain, who love our thought-provoking combination of art and science. With a strong product, a proven business, and the DNA of a vibrant, fast-growing startup, we're on the cusp of our next growth spurt. It's the perfect time to join our team of ~500 thinkers and doers across NYC, LDN, TLV, and other locations, where 2 of every 3 managers were promoted from within. Growing your career with Optimove is basically guaranteed. 

Events are a central part of our marketing strategy. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a seasoned individual to join our marketing team in London as a Marketing Events Manager, who will be responsible for defining and delivering Optimove’s events strategy in EMEA. 

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player with exceptional project management and organization skills, seeking an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within a lively and challenging environment. As a Marketing Events Manager, you’ll play a crucial part in Optimove’s marketing across Europe! 

Responsibilities 

• Manage and execute Optimove’s presence in industry-leading conferences and self-produced events in EMEA.


• Identify, prioritize and qualify industry events for the sales team to attend. 


• Project manage the events from start to finish: manage production, timeline, budget, venue, vendor sourcing, etc. 


• Coordinate with multiple key stakeholders and third-party providers. 


• Work cross-functionally with different marketing and sales teams to ensure all event assets (print, digital, content) and deadlines are identified and met. 


• Oversee events onsite and trouble-shooting at all conferences and self-produced events. 


• Manage sponsorship contract negotiations. 


• Track and measure the effectiveness of events against KPI’s, ensure that all events contribute to overall sales and marketing objectives, and lead pre and post-event briefings and reporting.   


• Support development and production of marketing and promotional materials as requested. 


• Assure dynamic collaboration between the Americas office and the global marketing team. 


• Champion the company brand identity across all developed materials. 


• Increase operational efficiency of global marketing activities. 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree. 


• 2-3 years’ experience with event production and management (small intimate events and large flagship events).  


•  Excellent project management, negotiation, and organizational skills.  


• Experience managing large budgets and delivering events within those budgets.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to quickly build relationships and drive delivery from other team members and from external stakeholders and third-party providers.


• Results-driven, proactive, and able to work autonomously.


• Well organized, methodical and self-motivated.


• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability to work under pressure and have strong problem-solving capabilities.


• Outstanding attention to detail and great analytical skills.


• Willingness to travel to manage events onsite as needed.


• Must be eligible to work in the UK.