Senior Manager Events - Marketing

What makes us Qlik

Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 13 years in a row, Qlik delivers an industry-leading portfolio of solutions for data integration, data quality and analytics.

. We are a Values-Driven organization, operating over 100 countries with 40,000 customers around the world. If you think we are interesting, please read on - we may be looking for you!

The Marketing Team

The Global Marketing Organization is responsible for creating awareness and demand for Qlik's products and solutions, helping Sales open the door into net new accounts as well as expand Qlik's presence within the existing customer base.

Global Events Senior Marketing Manager Role

The Global Events Senior Marketing Manager is responsible for planning and executing compelling events that create meaningful brand experiences and drive business results. This role works closely with the Senior Director, Global Events to define and support Qlik's event program strategy, recommend new ideas and event opportunities, strengthen overall operational effectiveness, and evaluate event program performance and results. This position requires a high degree of collaboration across various internal teams, executive leadership, partners/sponsors, and event vendors.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide strategy, plan, execute and manage key event programs such as Qlik's Global Tier 1 tradeshows and tech partner events.

• Lead and provide ownership of assigned workstream tasks for global Qlik hosted events such as Sales Kickoff and Qlik's global user conference, Qlik Connect.

• Creates and manages event project timelines

• Sets goals and objectives aligned with marketing OKRs

• Forms project teams to support event execution and facilitates reoccurring meetings to drive project plan and timeline

• Proactively identifies risks and potential issues to programs and suggests actionable solutions

• Applies & enforces the company brand, look and feel to all event marketing programs

• Ensures that themes and messages are applied appropriately and consistently

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including other marketing groups, sales, product management, and global programs teams to ensure consistency of message and theme is woven into the events

• Forward and creative thinking on event execution from look and feel to content management

• Provides content for event activations inclusive of communication and social media assets, booth assets, third-party speaking opportunities and event websites

• Evaluates and manages vendor relationships

• Adheres to event budgets and communicates with key stakeholders to convey spending limits

• Identifies, tracks and measure ROI metrics

• Sources venues for events as needed and reviews contracts of supporting events

• Closes out each event program with timely surveys, reporting, final messaging & ROI measurement

You must have the following skills and qualifications to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business

• 8+ years of event experience, directly managing large scale physical events and conferences

• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills

• Proven track record of fostering cross functional collaboration

• Effective communicator, both written and verbal

• Self-starter with leadership capabilities and ability to inspire others

• Results oriented with demonstrated analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure and face challenges with ease

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Strong ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task effectively, maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to manage budgets, including tracking spend

• Experience with contracts, negotiations, and requirements from suppliers (hotels, vendors, etc.)

• Familiarity with various event software, including Cvent and more

• Experience in running B2B software and/or tech related events a plus

• Experience executing third party tradeshows

• Events and/or meeting industry certifications are a plus

• Strong presentation skills and ability to deal with ambiguity are a must

• Ability to travel for events and planning purposes as needed

• Exemplifies Qlik Core Values: We make an impact, We take ownership, We are genuine, We lead with innovation and We succeed together.

This Location for this role is/are:

• USA - King of Prussia/Philadelphia preferred (or near a Qlik office)
• Remote considered for a highly qualified candidate

About Qlik

• Qlik Company Page - Who we are!

• Competitive Benefits package

• Flexible working environment

• Giving back is a part of our culture - we give you a day to change the world. In addition, we encourage our employees to participate in our numerous Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs

• Learn about our Corporate Responsibility Program by visiting Qlik.org

• Check out our careers in R&D here.

• Check out our company page on Linkedin!

• Follow us on Instagram @lifeatqlik and @Qlik

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $99,100.00 MIN - 123,800.00 MAX per year. Final compensation offered by Qlik will be based on factors such as the candidate's location, job-related skills, education, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Qlik offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, group medical, dental and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, flexible paid vacation, 10 paid annual company holidays, 9 days of annual paid sick leave (prorated upon hire), up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and mental and emotional wellbeing benefits.

Qlik is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category or characteristic. We value the diversity of our workforce. If you need assistance due to disability during the application and/or recruiting process, please contact us via the Accessibility Request Form

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