Events Marketing Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
As our Events Marketing Manager youll own ALISs event strategy and execution from start to finish: industry conferences customer events executive dinners field programs and new experiences we havent thought of yet.
Were looking for someone who genuinely loves events. Someone who gets excited about bringing people together sweats the details that turn a good event into a great one and finds energy in the planning the problem-solving and yes even the occasional last-minute curveball.
This is not a role where youll be working in a silo. Youll collaborate closely with Sales Customer Success Marketing Product and Leadership and youll build relationships with vendors and partners along the way. We want someone who enjoys being part of a team keeps a lot of moving pieces moving in the same direction and brings people together as naturally offsite as they do on a stage.
Events are a critical part of how ALIS builds its brand strengthens customer relationships and drives pipeline. We make real investments in bringing people together and we want someone who can connect great experiences to real business outcomes knowing what success looks like before an event starts and finding ways to make the next one even better.
Most importantly we want someone who takes pride in how ALIS shows up. Someone who notices the details brings ideas to the table and thrives in an environment where no two events or days look exactly the same.
The Basics
Location and schedule: -office hybrid or remote. Preference for local candidates but we are open to other arrangements for the right person.
Salary: $85000 to $100000.
Sponsorship: We are not able to provide employment sponsorship including OPT or STEM OPT.
Travel: Approximately 20-30% travel with heavier travel during spring conference and summer event seasons.
How to apply: No cover letter is needed but provide a process improvement event optimization tactic or creative idea that you developed /implemented for a specific event. Please include any measurable results if applicable (i.e. cost savings attendee experience etc.).
What Youll Be Doing
Own the strategy planning and execution of our annual user conference (FWD).
Evaluate and prioritize conferences sponsorships customer events and field marketing opportunities.
Establish measurable goals and success metrics for every event.
Lead planning and execution for conferences trade shows executive dinners customer events and networking programs.
Manage budgets logistics vendor relationships sponsorship deliverables and onsite execution.
Partner with Sales Customer Success Product and Leadership to align events with business goals.
Develop repeatable event processes and playbooks that improve efficiency and consistency.
Track performance pipeline contribution influenced revenue and ROI.
Deliver post-event analysis and recommendations to leadership.
Own event budgets and ensure investments align with expected business outcomes.
Track event performance pipeline contribution influenced revenue and return on investment.
Deliver post-event analysis and recommendations to leadership.
Manage relationships with vendors venues agencies and conference organizers.
Improve reporting forecasting and operational processes that support event marketing at scale.
Qualifications :
Youll Thrive in This Role If You
Have 8 years of experience leading B2B event marketing programs from strategy through execution.
Have a track record of using events to generate pipeline strengthen customer relationships and support revenue growth.
Are comfortable making recommendations backed by data business impact and ROI.
Build strong relationships across teams and know how to drive alignment without formal authority.
Can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Enjoy creating memorable experiences and thrive in the fast-paced environment that comes with live events.
Experience with HubSpot Cvent or similar event and marketing technologies is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move event materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods during conferences trade shows and customer events.
Ability to travel regularly and participate in event setup and teardown activities when needed.
What Success Looks Like
Events generate meaningful engagement pipeline and measurable business impact.
Customers prospects and partners leave events with a stronger connection to ALIS.
Internal stakeholders view events as a strategic growth channel and trusted part of the business.
Event reporting provides clear visibility into ROI and informs future investment decisions.
Event processes scale with the business while maintaining a high-quality attendee experience.
Additional Information :
Why Youll Love It Here
We run on values lead with transparency and believe culture is key to success. We are committed to providing a supportive environment that balances professional excellence with personal well-being.
8 Company Holidays (office will be closed)
2 Floating Holidays
2 Wellness Days
Starting at 10 days of PTO
Subsidized medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with up to 4% matching
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible work arrangements available
Casual dress
Referral bonuses
Employee Assistance Fund
Paid parental leave
Paid jury duty and bereavement leave
Length of stay rewards
Company bonus pool
HSA and FSA
Life insurance policy subsidized by the Company
ALIS values and promotes diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status medical condition or disability. All candidates are subject to a background check.
AI Disclaimer: AI may be used to assist in evaluating applicants against job-related qualifications. AI outputs are advisory only and do not replace human review. Recruiters are responsible for independently evaluating candidates and making recommendations based on the full application and interview process.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
POSITION OVERVIEWMinimum Years of Experience Required: 2 years Working Location: Candidates with 2 years of experience are eligible for in-office or hybrid schedules only. Candidates local to Chicagoland area will be given preference.Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this ... View more