Events Manager

Follett Software

. End-to-end management of all national and regional trade shows, including vendor coordination, budgeting, event logistics, and post-event analysis.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End-to-end management of all national and regional trade shows, including vendor coordination, budgeting, event logistics, and post-event analysis.
Ownership of Follett Software’s annual Sales Kickoff (SKO)—from initial planning to onsite execution and post-event feedback.
Oversight of our growing webinar program, ensuring each session aligns with campaign and product priorities while engaging the right audiences.
Support of customer experience programs, including customer advisory boards, user group events, and community-building efforts.
Management of the Follett Software master events calendar, ensuring strategic alignment and visibility across teams.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
5-7 years of experience
Experience working collaboratively with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Customer Success and Leadership.
Working knowledge of project management and event planning tools.
Experience in creating and managing $600K+ event budget.
Solid organization skills, including multi-tasking and time-management.
Strong written and verbal communication acumen.
Expert in the Microsoft suite of products.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager with a passion for experiences that leave a lasting impression. They are comfortable juggling multiple deadlines, enjoy working cross-functionally, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in B2B software, edtech, or education-related industries is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work, giving you the flexibility to do your best work from anywhere in the continental U.S. (unless otherwise noted)
Subsidized healthcare plans, including orthodontic coverage, with HSA option that includes employer matching
Company-paid disability and life insurance, with the option to enhance coverage through voluntary plans
Robust Paid Time Off, including Flex PTO for salaried roles, paid parental leave, company holidays, and paid volunteer service time
Retirement savings with employer match, vesting every pay period
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Optional supplemental coverages, such as accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance, identity theft and credit monitoring, and legal protection services
Meaningful recognition and tangible rewards that celebrate achievements, fuel motivation, and recognize both individual and team success

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbudget managementproject managementevent planningpost-event analysiswebinar program oversightcustomer experience programsmulti-taskingtime management

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizationcommunicationleadershipcross-functional teamworkadaptabilityattention to detailproblem-solvingcustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree