Remote Work: Yes
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.
The primary purpose of the
Senior Events Management Specialist is to plan, develop, and implement impactful customer events, both internal and external, that support Zebra's business objectives. This role is responsible for all activities and assignments associated with events, including ensuring all roles are clearly defined, event timelines are met, budgets are not exceeded, and post event evaluations are compiled to continually evolve and improve. This role may also coordinate meeting and event logistics including, food and beverage requirements/selection, transportation, audio-visual, activities, etc. as deemed necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for project managing and executing all aspects of North America trade shows and events, including logistics, registration, booth design and property management, equipment displays, catering, transportation, accommodation, etc.
- Manages and negotiates with external agencies, including DMCs, logistics and build vendors
- Coordinates with vertical and product marketers to ensure correct messaging, demos, and products for each event
- Manages internal communication to stakeholders, including management of weekly status and coordination calls
- Develops and maintains the event calendar and budget, ensuring expenses do not exceed approved budget.
- Ability to manage multiple projects events simultaneously
- Attends events and act as onsite contact for the leadership, sales and marketing teams, overseeing and executing event setup and onsite logistics
- Works with other marketing associates on all event-related communications
- Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of event tactics and suggests strategies to enhance the experience
- Executes sponsorship opportunities for strategy and revenue purposes
- Acts as conduit into the brand/creative team to ensure adherence to Company guidelines
- Has thorough understanding of lead process, and interlocks with core marketing delivery agents
Prefer candidates local to Lincolnshire, IL to work hybrid
Remote candidates will be considered
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- 5+ years of relevant work experience within events/tradeshow planning and execution
- 25% travel is required in North America
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Experienced marketer with solid understanding of marketing planning, execution, and measurement best practices
- Proven ability to create shared vision across multiple stakeholder teams and provide confident leadership to teams with strategic objectives
- Solid strategic program management experience including the ability to set and drive requirements across multiple functional arenas
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking including the ability to create insights and drive planning from diverse sets of data
- Strong budget execution skills, negotiating tactics, and vendor management skills. Experience managing event budgets in excess of $100K
- Excellent communication as well as interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are required
- Self-motivated and directed person, requiring minimal supervision for successful assignment completion
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business
- Ability to work at all levels and will be comfortable presenting at c-suite level
Come Join the Herd!
Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary: USD 84400.00 - USD 126600.00 Yearly
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
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