Events Manager

About Geotab

Geotab is a global IoT and connected transportation leader, renowned as a certified "Great Place to Work™." The company fosters diverse talent dedicated to helping businesses grow, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability within communities. Geotab's innovative platform integrates vehicle data with other business systems, leveraging analytics and machine learning to optimize fleet performance, enhance driver safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Role Overview

The Events Manager will play a critical role in planning, executing, and managing Geotab’s global event strategy. This position involves overseeing event operations, budgeting, and delivering thorough event analysis to align with leadership's business goals. A blend of strategic vision and hands-on management is required, especially for major events like Geotab Connect. The role demands extensive collaboration across departments and external vendors to deliver high-impact, seamless event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of events aligned with corporate goals, from strategic planning through execution and evaluation.
• Administer event budgets, process invoicing, and generate precise financial reporting.
• Lead significant events including Geotab’s marquee annual conference, working closely with diverse internal teams and vendors.
• Develop compelling keynote presentations by partnering with senior leaders to translate complex messages into engaging narratives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including PR, marketing, and multimedia for smooth event delivery and direct technical rehearsals.
• Serve as the principal expert on Cvent, managing event websites and attendee engagement tools to enhance user experience.
• Monitor industry trends and audience insights to advise stakeholders on opportunities for event innovation and improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive databases of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
• Create detailed event organizational materials such as production timelines, contact lists, and onsite schedules ensuring alignment among all involved parties.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring branding, budget, and business objectives are met.
• Collaborate with sales teams to align event activities with revenue goals and advise on sales engagement strategies.
• Lead the creation and distribution of event-related content, communications, and marketing materials across pre-event, live, and post-event phases.
• Keep the global events calendar current and accurate to maintain organizational clarity.
• Deliver events consistently at a high level and foster innovation in planning and execution.
• Support Geotab’s global strategic initiatives through events.
• Ensure customer satisfaction to support business retention and growth through repeated events and relationship development.

Candidate Profile

• 5 to 8 years of experience in events management, demonstrating success in organizing large-scale, complex events.
• Cvent certification is preferred, with Salesforce and CMP credential regarded as valuable assets.
• A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute formal education.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail to guarantee flawless event delivery.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic, fast-changing, and geographically dispersed setting.
• Experience managing budgets with financial accountability.
• Balance creative ideation with continuous process enhancements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ownership attitude with a track record of achieving results.
• Data-driven decision-making skills including analytics and performance measurement.
• Proficiency with business software including Google Suite applications.
• Willingness to travel 15%-20%, primarily within the United States, for events.

Additional Information

The role is open to remote candidates based in the United States; local employees will follow a flexible hybrid work model. Geotab offers a supportive work environment with flexible schedules, home office reimbursement, parental leave top-ups, EV purchase incentives, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits to full-time employees. The company commits to equal employment opportunities and inclusive hiring practices, emphasizing accommodation for disabilities and diversity. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., verified via E-Verify. All employment offers are contingent upon background checks and proof of eligibility.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 USD annually, with the exact offer depending on qualifications, skills, and location. Additional benefits and potential equity components are included.

Work Culture

Geotab embraces a flexible hybrid work approach, providing cloud-based tools and support for both remote and onsite contributions. Employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance through virtual social events and office visits as desired.