Event Marketing Manager (Contractor) (Viator)

Who we are:  We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique perspective and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.   What we do: Viator’s B2B team is an exciting, fast growing business unit that drives revenue growth, diversification and innovation for Viator’s suppliers, affiliates, and partners. We offer suppliers and partners a variety of ways to work with Viator via a wide selection of tools and platforms. As an industry leader, you will be part of a team that works on some of the most exciting and impactful initiatives within our industry. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious and interested in having a significant impact on the growth of our suppliers and partners.    What you’ll do: As an Event Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, management and successful execution of various industry events, ranging from large conferences to virtual roundtables and webinars. This role is highly cross-functional and requires collaboration across marketing, sales, finance, etc.  As an Event Marketing Manager you will: Spearhead Viator’s event and tradeshow strategy, including but not limited to: planning and coordination of all event logistics, budget & invoice management, maintaining pre- and post-event communication, and event attendance Manage and maintain event marketing calendar, including pre and post event activities Work with relevant cross-functional teams to organize and staff events Travel frequently – up to 50 percent of your time will be spent traveling to various events Analyze, track, and report on event ROI based on predetermined metrics using CRM, email marketing, and other post-event tactics Partner with Product Marketing & Sales teams on developing and executing content, collateral swag and event giveaways Manage all logistics for attendees including travel & accommodation planning, registration, etc Perform other project / event management related duties as required   Qualifications: Bachelor’s in marketing or related discipline 3+ years of related marketing experience, ideally in event marketing, demand generation, or sales enablement Proven experience carrying out event marketing efforts, including trade show planning, attendance, and reporting Highly organized with an ability to manage resources, budgets, and onsite personnel Strong written and oral communication skills  Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously Experience with project management software a plus   You are: Creative, innovative, and always think outside the box Highly organized and proficient at managing multiple projects at a time An excellent communicator - both verbally, in writing and visually.  A terrific collaborator, able to partner effectively across teams with a broad range of skill sets and experience to arrive at the best solutions Able to thrive in environments with a certain amount of ambiguity and that evolve rapidly in response to a changing external environment Curious and analytical. You rigorously question and test your own and others’ assumptions, supported by data A great colleague - the kind of person people love working with, open to sharing your experience with and seeking growth opportunities from others Interested in joining a high-performing team with a supportive and inclusive culture.   You will: Be part of a global, distributed team, which means flexible working hours and a requirement to participate in early or late meetings on a regular basis Be working with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures Be expected to travel <50% of the time