Senior Events Manager
Overhaul
Administration
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 29, 2024
Who We Are
Overhaul is a supply chain integrity solutions company that allows shippers to connect disparate sources of data into the first fully transparent situational analysis engine designed for the logistics industry. Data that is transformed into critical insights can instantly trigger corrective actions, impacting everything from temperature control to handling requirements or package-level tracking, ensuring cargo arrives at its destination safely, undamaged, and on time. We are a dynamic, innovative, and fun team who is highly committed to our customers’ experiences and our Mission and Vision.
The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Events Manager to join our team and lead the planning, strategy, and execution of corporate and client-facing events. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Growth Marketing, you will play a key role in driving demand generation, boosting brand visibility, and strengthening customer engagement. This role involves close collaboration with multiple teams to create high-impact event experiences while managing budgets and ensuring operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
We are guided by our core values of Diversity and Synergy, Creativity, Problem Solving, Authenticity and Receptivity, Trust, Encouragement, Teaching and Learning, Wellness and Integrity. These values help us recruit aligned talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that every Overhauler is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
Overhaul is a supply chain integrity solutions company that allows shippers to connect disparate sources of data into the first fully transparent situational analysis engine designed for the logistics industry. Data that is transformed into critical insights can instantly trigger corrective actions, impacting everything from temperature control to handling requirements or package-level tracking, ensuring cargo arrives at its destination safely, undamaged, and on time. We are a dynamic, innovative, and fun team who is highly committed to our customers’ experiences and our Mission and Vision.
The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Events Manager to join our team and lead the planning, strategy, and execution of corporate and client-facing events. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Growth Marketing, you will play a key role in driving demand generation, boosting brand visibility, and strengthening customer engagement. This role involves close collaboration with multiple teams to create high-impact event experiences while managing budgets and ensuring operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Event Planning: Design and implement a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals, working closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Collaborative Execution: Partner with internal teams to craft events that effectively showcase our solutions and captivate key audiences.
- Logistics Management: Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, on-site coordination, and follow-up processes, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
- Event Leadership: Direct and motivate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure the smooth delivery of all event aspects.
- Performance Evaluation: Establish clear event performance metrics, analyze outcomes post-event, and integrate insights into future strategies for continuous improvement.
- Budget Management: Plan and monitor event budgets, delivering exceptional ROI while maintaining fiscal discipline.
- Vendor Relations: Foster strong partnerships with vendors, contractors, and event collaborators to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events, including trade shows, conferences, and executive-level gatherings.
- Proven ability to collaborate across sales, marketing, and product teams, ideally within SaaS or related industries.
- Comprehensive understanding of event logistics, from booth setup to lead generation and customer engagement at industry events.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a knack for managing complex projects and tight deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency in event management and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Goldcast, Salesforce) with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Independent and proactive work style, with the ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting.
- Experience in guiding sales teams on-site to optimize lead generation and client interaction.
- At least 5 years of event marketing experience, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and remain on-call during events.
- Availability to travel approximately 20–30% of the time.
- Top employee health and well-being benefits
- "Perks at Work" discount program
- Caregiver/adoption/family leave
- Free parking
- Business casual and casual dress
- Pet Insurance
- No-cost Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings plan and company match
We are guided by our core values of Diversity and Synergy, Creativity, Problem Solving, Authenticity and Receptivity, Trust, Encouragement, Teaching and Learning, Wellness and Integrity. These values help us recruit aligned talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that every Overhauler is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.