Events Manager (Irving, TX)
Events Manager (Irving, TX)
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Globally recognized for exceptional product performance and versatility Fotona develops award-winning aesthetic medical and dentallasers. With over 50 years of laser expertise and industry leadership Fotona has sold over 30000 lasers worldwide with distribution in over 60 countries. Fotonas reputation for excellence is earned from its dedication to R&D unparalleled quality reliability ease of use and durability.
Fotona is seeking a strategic and results-driven Event Manager to lead the planning execution and optimization of Fotona events. This role is responsible for creating memorable brand-aligned experiences across conferences tradeshows virtual events and client engagements. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of creativity strategy and operational excellence and can build scalable systems while fostering strong relationships with internal teams Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and external partners. The role will report to the Director of Marketing US.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute events strategy including conferences trade shows webinars client events and experiential marketing initiatives.
- Manage and mentor team fostering professional growth and high performance.
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all Dental events including budgeting vendor management logistics content and attendee experience.
- Evolve or develop systems platforms relationships and processes to manage all aspects of events including registration attendee tracking communication analytics and post-event follow-up ensuring efficiency scalability and high-quality execution.
- Identify engage and manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and industry influencers to participate in events as speakers panelists or ambassadors ensuring alignment with brand objectives and messaging.
- Build and manage relationships with external partners venues vendors and agencies to ensure high-quality event delivery. Engage in contract negotiations for cost-effective event delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams (ex. marketing sales) to ensure events align with brand messaging business objectives and lead generation goals.
- Ensure lead and engagement data capture. Monitor and analyze event performance metrics such as engagement KPI and ROI to continuously improve future events. Provide reporting and feedback to leadership.
- Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing to develop event and tradeshow concepts messaging and creative assets that align with overall brand strategy and campaign objectives.
- Collect and analyze post-event feedback from attendees stakeholders and internal teams to identify areas of improvement and optimize future events.
- Ensure compliance with all legal health safety and accessibility regulations for events.
- Stay current with event trends technologies and best practices to recommend innovative approaches.
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Event Management Hospitality or related field.
- 7 years of experience in event management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record managing large-scale multi-channel events including corporate conferences trade shows and virtual experiences.
- Strong project management organizational and budget management skills.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with event technology platforms CRM integration and marketing automation is a plus.
- Outstanding project management and organization skillsable to self-manage timelines anticipate workflow balance priorities and flexibility to adjust as needed in a busy and ever-changing environment.
- Strong attention to detail able to complete multiple ongoing multi-task assignments accurately and on time.
- Self-disciplinedwith aproven track record of dependability consistency and sound judgment.
- Collaborative team player who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and effectively communicates with stakeholders who may have wide ranges of experience potentially up to CEO level experience.
- Excellent ability to build positive relationships and facilitate productive interactionswith internal and external customers in various geographic locations across the United States and amongdiverse groups.
- Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g. Cvent Eventbrite) and familiarity with Salesforce CRM and marketing automation platforms isa strong plus.
- Management experience to include internal and contracted staff management.
- Office Suite Skills Google Docs Smartsheets experience a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically within the USto provide onsite logistical support and coordination atsome weekend tradeshows/events approximately 10-20 times per year.
- Ability to travel internationally to provide onsite logistical support 1-2 times per year.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability toliftand carry up to 20 to 50 pounds on a daily/weekly basis ability to lift and carry over 50 lbs. occasionally and ability to push/pull very heavy equipment on wheels/casters seldom.
- Ability to stand push/pull bend squat stretch reach twist/turn walk and reach throughout the day andwork at a computer and sit for extended periods.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Excellent benefits package including Medical Dental Visionand Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Opportunity to develop and grow a careerwithin a fast-growing and industry-leading company.
*Fotona is an equal-opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
