Events Manager

Cengage Group
Ohio
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 52,000 - 67,600 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Planning","Negotiation","Organization","Teamwork"]

Coordinate and execute in-person and virtual events, managing planning, vendors, budgets, and logistics to deliver exceptional attendee experiences. Lead cross-functional collaboration, negotiate contracts, and optimize event workflows from planning through post-event follow-up, including tradeshow and virtual formats, while ensuring compliance and alignment with marketing goals.

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Cengage Group
Cengage Group
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Events Manager

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Job Summary

Coordinate and execute in-person and virtual events, managing planning, vendors, budgets, and logistics to deliver exceptional attendee experiences. Lead cross-functional collaboration, negotiate contracts, and optimize event workflows from planning through post-event follow-up, including tradeshow and virtual formats, while ensuring compliance and alignment with marketing goals.
Location: Ohio
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide comprehensive event logistical expertise from planning through execution and follow-up
  • •Project manage all event deliverables (tradeshow, hosted & virtual) from launch through execution, including post-event follow-up
  • •Negotiate vendor agreements and manage contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, decorating companies, exhibit houses, and AV partners
  • •Track and manage event-related expenses to adhere to budget guidelines
  • •Collaborate with the Events team on events and department projects
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 52,000 - 67,600 annually

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years in planning events and tradeshows, including 1-2 years in virtual event planning
  • •3-5 years of experience negotiating contracts
  • •BA/BS Degree or related work experience of 3+ years
  • •Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar)
  • •Proficiency with Zoom, MS Office and Office 365 and proficiency in Excel
Experience:3-5 yearsEventsTradeshowsVirtual eventsContract negotiationVendor managementEvent technologyProject management
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPlanningNegotiationOrganizationTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ZoomMS OfficeOffice 365ExcelCventWorkfront

Company Brief

Cengage Group
Global education and learning company providing textbooks, digital course materials, online learning platforms, and instructional solutions for higher education, K–12, and workforce training programs.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Boston, United States
Founded: 2007
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