Senior Event Marketing Associate

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Marketing and Communication exists to raise awareness of ZS Associates, brand the firm, create and distribute thought leadership and support business development through with communications and events support.

We are looking for a SENIOR EVENT MARKETING ASSOCIATE to join our marketing and communications team in our Chicago (Merchandise Mart) office. This person will report to the Event Marketing Manager. The primary focus of this role is to manage the strategy and coordination of in-person and digital events, which include both ZS-produced and external sponsored speaking engagements and events.

What You'll Do:

• Manage events from ideation to post-event analysis to establish yourself as an event expert among ZS marketing and business stakeholders.
• Build and own effective project plans, conduct regular touch bases with executive stakeholders and escalate risks appropriately to ensure each event achieves established KPIs.
• Partner closely with SMEs and the growth marketing team to ensure content strategy aligns with event and experiential best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (content, design, web, and demand generation) to ensure objectives are met.
• Work with growth marketing to create promotional event messaging including emails, landing pages, internal communications, paid promotions, etc. to achieve event goals.
• Create and manage the registration process for ZS-owned events using Cvent and ON24.
• Manage and negotiate event contracts. Track and reconcile budget.
• Travel onsite to events to oversee event operations and logistics and ensure stakeholder/client satisfaction.
• Deliver post-event reports with data-driven analysis including attendee feedback, goal attainment, and recommendations for future event improvements.
• Push status quo to implement new ideas and creative approaches to continuously improve the customer experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience planning and managing business marketing events (i.e., conferences, digital events, trade shows, webinars, roundtables) preferably in a B2B setting
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong project management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills: self-motivated and independent
• Effective when working in a collaborative environment and successful and developing strong working relationships
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
• Experience working with senior business leaders and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to travel approximately 20% (more during peak event seasons)
• CMP preferred
• Preferred: CMP, ON24 experience, Cvent platform
• Preferred office locations: Hybrid in our Chicago, IL office

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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