Events Manager

GEOTAB

Events Manager at Geotab orchestrating key events with strategic planning and execution. Leading vendor budgets and cross-team collaborations to ensure successful event outcomes.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$100,000 - CA$125,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Event Management, including budget oversight, vendor relations, and strategic planning to deliver high-quality events. Proficient in utilizing software tools for event execution and performance analysis while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Event ManagementBudget ManagementCMP DesignationStakeholder CommunicationData Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget OversightAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementContent Creation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAdaptabilityOwnershipCreativityCustomer Satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comMarketing CloudGoogle SuiteCventICapture

Certifications & Qualifications

CMP Designation

Industry Keywords

Event ExecutionVendor ManagementIndustry TrendsGlobal EventsStrategic Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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, Segment Managers, Product, and other internal teams as required. Support in day-to-day liaison with production vendors.
Research, evaluate and recommend strategic software solutions that create efficiencies, cost savings and established process that deliver business needs (ie. iCapture, Sendoso, Cvent etc.)
Monitor and understand industry trends, identify issues and 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 (Skyline, metroConnections etc.) 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
Align with leaders in implementation of Saleforce.com and Marketing Cloud campaign structures and associated lead tracking and lead nurture automation processes to identify ROI results for every event.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years of experience in Event Management
Post-secondary diploma/degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
CMP Designation (Certified Meeting Planner) highly valued
High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail is crucial when ensuring proper event execution.
Adaptability to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, geographically diverse, and rapidly changing environment.
Experience with managing a budget.
Move easily between generating big, creative ideas, and driving ongoing process improvement.
Strong oral and written communication competency, with ability to influence external and internal stakeholders.
Track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Proven analytical and data decision-making capabilities and making business recommendations to drive event performance.
Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
15% - 20% Travel required for events (primarily in the US).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program