Events Marketing Manager
ABOUT VTS
VTS is changing the way that commercial real estate (CRE) is done - disrupting a $15 trillion dollar industry by becoming the modern operating system for CRE. We invented the category of leasing and asset management, which allows landlords and brokers to manage their entire leasing process to maximize revenue and performance. Our success shows in our numbers - we’ve grown 123% annually since 2013, and today we have over 11 billion square feet of commercial space managed on VTS, and we’ve expanded to ~200 employees globally. It’s an exciting time to join the VTS team as we continue to scale!
Our headquarters are in NYC, but we have hubs in other major US cities, Toronto, CA and London, UK.
Learn more at vts.com or @WeAreVTS
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Events Marketing Manager to become a key member of our demand generation marketing team to lead the successful building and managing of various types of fun, dynamic and effective events for both our North American and UK regions for VTS and it’s various business lines such as Truva. In this role, you will work closely with the Sales team members to plan and execute VTS’s participation in trade shows, conferences and regional field events with the ultimate goal of driving sales pipeline. You will also work closely with the Truva marketing team and you will be responsible for launch events/parties in key local markets for both landlords and brokers. This is a great opportunity for a hard-working, organized, detail-oriented self-starter with a “can-do” attitude who is passionate about being a key member of a collaborative Marketing and Sales team.
You’ll fully own the offline and online event experience for VTS and Truva — bringing awareness to the market and driving demand that fuels revenue growth. This role reports to the Senior Director of Demand Generation and is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic events marketer who’s passionate about taking our events strategy to the next level. You’ll work with a talented, collaborative team of marketers who are making an impact on the company and our industry, and are best-in-class in how we market.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop yearly and quarterly event marketing plans that support the high-reaching revenue goals of the company
- Execute all online and offline events, including webinars, tradeshows, speaking opportunities, partner events, client dinners etc.
- Design and execute launch parties and events for Truva in key markets
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to define involvement, plans and objectives for each event
- Support pre- and post-event activities including marketing promotion, sales outreach, logistics & setup, and the creation of event-specific marketing collateral
- Understand and reflect back local nuances for the most effective events
- Responsible for sourcing the right venues and vendors as needed for each event
- Responsible for maintaining events budget and completing quarterly ROI analysis; present findings to Marketing & Sales leadership on a quarterly basis and pivot strategy accordingly
- Responsible for sourcing additional vendor execution support when needed
- Manage external relationships with event vendors, production companies, and other agencies.
- Negotiate sponsorship and vendor costs
- Attend events as needed to provide on-site event logistics support
ABOUT YOU
- 5 + years experience crafting and executing event marketing programs
- Experience designing and executing dinners and parties that are reflective of the brand
- You have an appreciation for design and brand - ensuring all of our events are thoroughly reflective of the VTS or Truva brand
- Experience in developing event marketing programs for enterprise targets
- Extraordinary project management skills
- Collaborative and enjoys working in an energizing environment
- Experience with sales operations, reporting, marketing & campaign dashboards and KPIs
- Familiarity with marketing automation tools like Marketo, SFDC, or equivalent
- Strong social skills and ability to earn trust and partnership cross-departmentally
- Experience handling outside agencies and vendor relationships
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to travel, as necessary
- Successfully manage multiple, complex timetables in a collaborative and extremely fast-paced environment.
We Take Care of You!
- Competitive compensation packages, including equity
- Great medical, vision, dental, and commuter benefits
- Fantastic location with easy walk to most major subway lines (Times SQ)
- Generous family policies
- Training and career development programs for everyone
- A company that embraces and celebrates diversity
- 401K plan
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Team lunches, company happy hours, ample snacks and drinks
VTS embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.