DIRECTOR, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES (REMOTE)
Company: Slalom
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:This is a remote position; however, candidates must
reside near one of our office locations.Who You'll Work With At
Slalom, we combine personal connection with global scale, fostering
an environment where everyone can love their work and life. We
partner with organizations to redefine what's possible, shape the
future, and make that future a reality.As the Director of Events
and Experiences, you will lead the strategic development and
execution of high-impact events that align with business
objectives, drive brand awareness, and engage target audiences. You
will oversee both partner events across our partner ecosystem and
industry engagements, collaborating with internal teams-including
marketing, partner, sales, creative, content, and leadership-to
ensure seamless integration of event strategies into broader
marketing efforts.What You'll Do Event Strategy Leadership:Develop
and implement a global event strategy that aligns with Slalom's
marketing goals, supporting both brand positioning and business
objectives.Design differentiated experiences that go beyond
traditional event formats, creating memorable interactions for
current and future clients and partners, positioning Slalom ahead
of competitors.Oversee the end-to-end execution of high-profile
events, including internal and external flagship events, partner
ecosystem engagements, and industry conferences.Ensure event
strategies are integrated into larger marketing campaigns, driving
brand awareness and business engagement.Champion operational
excellence, setting standards for event execution and ensuring the
consistent application of best practices across all events.Team
Leadership:Mentor and guide a high-performing events team,
fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and
accountability.Encourage innovation and continuously enhance the
attendee experience, ensuring Slalom stays ahead of industry
trends.Lead talent development within the team by providing growth
opportunities, coaching, and support to event managers and
specialists.Partner & Industry Event Management:Lead the execution
of partner events within Slalom's ecosystem, collaborating with
partner managers and stakeholders to maximize event impact.Manage
the execution of industry conferences, ensuring Slalom's thought
leadership and offerings are effectively showcased.Cultivate strong
relationships with partners, vendors, and industry stakeholders to
ensure successful event delivery and foster long-term
partnerships.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate across
teams-including sales, creative, content, and leadership-to ensure
event strategies align with broader business and marketing
objectives.Work closely with the global marketing team to maintain
consistency in messaging and alignment with brand goals across all
events.Serve as a liaison to local markets for event forecasting
and coordination, ensuring alignment with the global event
strategy.Vendor & Partner Management:Oversee relationships with key
external partners, vendors, and agencies to ensure seamless event
execution and delivery of event-related deliverables.Ensure
external partnerships meet Slalom's standards of excellence and
align with business goals.Negotiate contracts with vendors and
partners to secure favorable terms and maximize event ROIBudget
Oversight:Manage event marketing budgets, ensuring resources are
allocated efficiently and spending aligns with strategic
priorities.Maximize ROI through effective resource management and
cost control across all events.Forecast and track budget
performance, making adjustments as needed to stay within financial
constraints.Metrics & Reporting:Develop and oversee KPIs to measure
event success, including attendee satisfaction, ROI, and brand
engagement.Use data-driven insights to continuously optimize event
strategies and improve performance. -Conduct post-event evaluations
to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvementEvent
Escalation:Address unexpected challenges during event execution,
ensuring swift resolution while maintaining event
integrity.Implement contingency plans as necessary to manage
potential risks.What You'll BringExtensive experience in event
marketing, event management, or a similar role, with a proven
ability to think strategically and creatively.A track record of
innovation in event planning and execution, bringing new ideas that
elevate the attendee experience.Strong leadership skills, with
demonstrated success in managing and mentoring teams in a
fast-paced environment.Exceptional organizational and project
management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events and
campaigns simultaneously.Experience managing event budgets and
ensuring resource allocation aligns with business priorities.A
collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across
departments and with external partners.Excellent problem-solving
and crisis management abilities to navigate challenges during event
execution.Executive presence and maturity, with the ability to
interact confidently with senior leaders and clientsAbout UsSlalom
is a next-generation professional services company creating value
at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our
fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers-and
their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that
drive meaningful impact. Backed by over 700 technology partners,
our nearly 12,000 team members in ten countries and 49 offices help
people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build
better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently
recognized as a great place to work, including being one of
Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For nine years running. Learn
more at slalom.com. -Our BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping
team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is
proud to invest in benefits that include---meaningful time off and
paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of
choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage,
adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability.
We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any
well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and
pet insurance.Slalom is committed to fair and equitable
compensation practices. For this position, the targeted base salary
pay range is $160,000 - 200,000 In addition, individuals may be
eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation
will depend upon an individual's skills, experience,
qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary
pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. - -
- -EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer
and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom
will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories,
consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages
applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable
accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of
the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if
you require accommodations during the interview process. -We will
accept applications until November 12th or until the position is
filled.
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