
Events Manager
GLORY
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lisle • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,349 - $94,186 per year
About the role
- Align event strategy with overall marketing and sales objectives to maximize business impact and brand visibility. Own the overall event calendar for the US and Canada.
- Identify and prioritize opportunities for both external (trade shows, partner events) and internal audiences (team activations).
- Oversee scheduling and content planning for demo center visits to drive meaningful engagement with prospects and clients.
- Plan and execute internal marketing events and key team activations
- Oversee the Lisle Solutions Center experience, coordinating customer visits, demos, and on-site logistics to deliver consistent, high-impact interactions.
- Develop, track, and report on budgets for all event types, so spending aligns with event goals and KPIs, finding efficiency gains in repeatable, memorable investments.
- Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with exhibit vendors, AV teams, and conference organizers to secure cost-effective, high-quality services and materials.
- Coordinate with approved vendors for event logistics, including registrations and itineraries.
- Oversee sponsorship setup and coordination, managing branding, attendee registration, and lodging arrangements.
- Lead trade show execution—including pre-planning, booth design, logistics, on-site delivery, and post-show follow-up—for seamless, impactful experiences. Travel will be required to help staff events as necessary.
- Manage the inventory, shipping, and on-site handling of Glory devices used at events, including booking show services and overseeing execution from setup through teardown.
- Develop comprehensive event documentation and show guides, supporting clear sales and service handovers for continuity and operational excellence.
- Communications cycle pre-and post-event to target audience and engaged leads/visitors in support of lead qualification and new opportunity creation. Set up and configure lead capture systems to ensure effective data collection and integration with post-event follow-up, and regular reporting of engagement metrics.
- Order marketing collateral and event assets in alignment with brand standards and event requirements.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Service Technicians, and Subject Matter Experts to confirm appropriate staffing and technical support for all events.
- Liaise with Product Management to ensure device availability, prototype readiness, and technical approvals for event demonstrations.
- Optimize on-site mobile app experiences to enhance attendee engagement, streamline event activities, and support real-time updates and analytics.
- Work with the marketing team to create engaging on-site experiences that drive visitor interaction and lead qualification.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on event performance metrics such as leads, participation, and pipeline impact, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Translate post-event learnings and feedback into recommendations for ongoing improvement of event strategy and execution.
- Stay current on trends in virtual/hybrid event formats and experiential marketing so industry-leading practices are applied.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or communications is required.
- MBA or MA in Integrated Marketing Communications a plus
- 5-8+ years of experience in event planning, experiential marketing, or customer engagement.
- Proven success managing trade shows and partner engagements.
- Experience with budgeting and vendor negotiation.
- Experience creating event programs and integrated campaigns.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours during event periods.
- Eloqua and Oracle Sales Cloud Experience Preferred
- Excellent project management and campaign management skills managing multiple events simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Knowledge of project management and tracking tools such as Monday.com, Trello or Asana
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Comfortable leading teams and filling gaps
- Experience managing and establishing budgets with agency and vendor partners
- Proficiency with Excel, Power Point, Word, Adobe, HTML, marketing automation, CMS tools and other digital platforms
- Experience using AI-powered tools to manage events, create content and campaigns and analyze event success metrics
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fidelity – 2.5% Base contribution paid toward your retirement by Glory even if you do not participate. Plus, Glory matches 3% up to 6% of your contribution
- Health insurance – 3 medical plans to choose from. High, Medium and Low deductible through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MDLive – 24/7 Virtual Doctor plus a Nurse Line
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA / Dependent Care
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Basic Life insurance and AD&D – Company paid
- Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Employee Assistance Program – Company paid
- Paid Vacation – start with a prorated amount of hours your first year depending on start date. 80 vacation hours earning your first full year and vacation hours increase based on years of service
- Paid Sick days based on City/State requirements
- Paid Holidays – 9 to 11 days based on start date
- Professional development assistance
- Education assistance
- Adoption Assistance
- Legal and ID Theft plans
- Annual Bonus opportunity
- Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
event planningexperiential marketingbudget managementvendor negotiationproject managementcampaign managementlead capture systemsdata collectionevent performance metricscontent creation
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam leadershipflexibilityanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailcreativityadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in communicationsMBAMA in Integrated Marketing Communications