Director of Events & Activations
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 90000
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mindgrub Technologies is looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Events & Activations to lead the planning production and performance of our event portfolio. From high-profile industry conferences to proprietary experiences like Tech the Outdoor Speaker Series and the Cyber UXcellence Awards this role is all about turning events into measurable business outcomes.
Youll partner closely with Sales Business Development and Marketing leadership to identify where we should show up what experiences we should create and how to turn every activation into pipeline growth and brand visibility.
What Youll Do
- Own the event strategy. Identify high-impact conferences trade shows and partner events across our top industries (Cybersecurity Utilities Education Health and more). Evaluate ROI potential and make recommendations on where we invest our time and budget.
- Lead event execution. Plan manage and execute every phase from concept and logistics to vendor coordination onsite delivery and post-event analysis.
- Conceptualize proprietary experiences. Work with Marketing and Leadership to shape and execute Mindgrub-branded events that reinforce our position as a digital innovation leader.
- Identify and secure speaking opportunities. Build visibility for our subject matter experts by aligning panels presentations and thought leadership with our business priorities.
- Measure performance. Track leads meetings booked and opportunities generated from each event through to revenue. Deliver clear ROI reporting and insights to improve future activations.
- Manage the events budget. Forecast track and optimize spend to maximize impact and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally. Partner with Sales and Business Development to align pre- and post-event outreach nurture campaigns and follow-up workflows.
What Success Looks Like
Youll know youre winning when events are directly fueling awareness relationships and revenue.
- Pipeline Impact: Consistently drive qualified leads meetings and opportunities from events with clear attribution through CRM tracking.
- ROI Clarity: Every event is measured and reported (from cost per opportunity to closed-won impact) with a steady improvement in ROI over time.
- Thought Leadership Visibility: Secure a steady cadence of speaking engagements and high-profile placements for Mindgrub leaders.
- Operational Excellence: Events are delivered on time on budget and with strong stakeholder satisfaction scores.
- Portfolio Optimization: You continuously refine the event mix eliminating low-performing investments and scaling what works.
What Youll Bring
- 7 years of experience in event management or experiential marketing preferably in B2B tech digital services or agency environments.
- Proven success managing end-to-end event strategy from ideation and vendor selection to execution and post-event ROI reporting.
- Deep understanding of how events drive business results and integrate into a larger marketing and sales strategy.
- Strong budget management organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills comfortable working with executives partners and clients alike.
- Creative thinker with an eye for detail and a knack for making experiences memorable.
- Willingness to travel for major events (approximately 2030%).
Compensation
- $75000 - $90000 USD
- Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills education certifications and overall experience for this role.
Why Mindgrub Technologies
Mindgrub Technologies is an award-winning agency whose mission is to drive efficiency growth and ROI through AI and digital innovation. We leverage a deep understanding of technology and growth strategy to deliver multi-channel solutions for enterprise clients. Were a team of strategists engineers designers and dreamers who believe technology works best when its human-focused.
The Perks of Being a Full Time Mindgrubber
- Excellent benefits package that includes medical dental vision and 401(k)
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Paid Time Off available when you start
- Free access to Premium Calm app subscription
- Annual training budget dedicated to your professional development
- A variety of fun Mindgrub hosted events and Committees to join (e.g. Adventure Club Fun Committee DEI Committee Mindgrub Meet Ups and more!)
Inclusivity without exception At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.
No phone calls or recruiters please.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Mindgrub builds better digital solutions that put people first. From mobile apps to custom software and AI, our human-centered approach creates powerful results that drive business growth. Let’s talk.
