Senior Event Marketing Coordinator (Evanston, IL)

Company: Zs Associates
Location: Evanston
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Event Marketing Coordinator (Evanston, IL) ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our--most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS's Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm's core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication-whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. The Marketing and Communications --team helps build the ZS brand, champion thought leadership, support business development and engage our past, present and future workforce.-- SENIOR EVENT MARKETING COORDINATOR We are seeking a Senior Event Marketing Coordinator to join--our marketing & communications team in our Evanston, IL office, reporting to the Head of Event Marketing. The primary focus of this role is to manage the strategy and coordination of digital, hybrid and in-person events, which include both ZS-produced and externally-sponsored speaking engagements and conferences. Responsibilities:

• Manage events from ideation to post-event analysis. Establish yourself as the event expert with ZS marketing and business stakeholders. Build and own effective project plans, conduct regular touch bases with executive stakeholders and escalate risks appropriately to ensure each event achieves established KPIs. Partner closely with SMEs and the portfolio marketing team to ensure content strategy aligns with event and experiential best practices. Work with portfolio marketing to create promotional event messaging: emails, landing pages, internal communications and paid promotions, etc. to achieve event goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (content, design, web, and demand generation) to ensure objectives are met. Create and manage the entire registration process website using Cvent and ON24.. Manage and negotiate event contracts. Track and reconciliate budget. Write, manage and submit presenter biographies, presentation summaries, about-ZS copy and other website materials related to events. Lead, speaker preparations, live event recordings, and event moderation activities. Run all event testing and quality control procedures before and during the events. Deliver post event reports with data-driven analysis including attendee feedback, goal attainment, and recommendations for future event improvements Push status quo to deliver new ideas and creative approaches to constantly improve the customer experience. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with strong academics
  • 3 - 5 years of experience planning and managing business marketing events (i.e. conferences, digital events, trade shows, webinars, advisory boards)
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
  • Cvent registration platform experience preferred
  • ON24 experience is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills; self-motivation and independence
  • Effective when working in a collaborative environment and successful and developing strong working relationships
  • Excellent marketing writing, communication skills and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
  • Experience working with senior business leaders and managing multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, post-COVID
  • CMP preferred ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.--
    Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
    ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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