Marketing Events Manager

About Us Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge. At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact. Learn more at  diligent.com . Position Overview:  Events are central to the branding and demand generation at Diligent. We believe in the power of engagement, conversation and experiential branding. That’s why we choose to sponsor and attend third party events. Diligent customers, prospects, SMEs and team members gather at these industry defining events to collaborate, learn and showcase Diligent’s products and innovations. We’re looking for the right talent to lead how we show up at these critical events – including leading trade shows and industry conferences – and help us continually evolve the global experience strategy. The Marketing Events Manager will drive strategy, direct design efforts and be responsible for the quality and ROI of third party events that Diligent sponsors and is a key partner. This highly collaborative role includes working closely with our global Product, Field Marketing and Customer Success teams to develop strategies, content and themes that amplify the Diligent brand across our distinct business units. This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Events. The right candidates will offer strong project management and executive engagement skills, as well as strategic planning, event execution, and ROI reporting experience. Key Responsibilities Work with marketing leaders to set event strategy, goals, and objectives for global third party events where Diligent creates an ecosystem of customer-first experiences. Elevate Diligent’s presence at events with a keen sense of execution excellence aligned to the strategy that you help to construct. Drive strategic decision making, in partnership with cross-functional internal teams, that supports event goals and objectives. Integrate best practices into events that champion scalability and the growth of third-party partnerships and event activations. Manage budgets to ensure cost-effective execution of events while reporting on ROI. Travel as needed to support the planning and execution of global events. Required Experience/Skills  6+ years of experience in strategic event production, specifically with tradeshows and conferences Highly motivated self-started, with the ability to effectively set priorities, handle multiple projects and follow-through on deadlines in a face-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience and comfort in developing event briefs and presenting to Executive Leaders. Proven ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Preferred Experience/Skills  Experience with B2B, SaaS brand preferred, events Experience working on global events Experience with Cvent, Salesforce and/or Coupa FLSA Status : Exempt What Diligent Offers You   Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people.  Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.  Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.    We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com . 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