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Sr. Manager, Marketing Events & Sponsorships
- Canada
Expected Compensation: C$135,000 - C$170,000 · Full-time
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- Expected Compensation: C$135,000 - C$170,000
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- Full-time
- Posting language
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Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager of Events and Sponsorships to lead and evolve Fortra’s global events and sponsorship strategy. This individual will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of a comprehensive events program that drives brand visibility, lead generation, and pipeline growth. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep experience in event marketing, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.
What You'll Do
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not require “Canadian work experience”; all relevant experience will be considered. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Expected Compensation: C$135,000 - C$170,000
At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager of Events and Sponsorships to lead and evolve Fortra’s global events and sponsorship strategy. This individual will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of a comprehensive events program that drives brand visibility, lead generation, and pipeline growth. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep experience in event marketing, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.
What You'll Do
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the global events and sponsorship strategy aligned with Fortra’s marketing and business objectives.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of event professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Event Planning and Execution: Oversee the planning and execution of all events with the ability to take ownership of up to 5-8 regional events per year to assist with team workload. This would consist of events logistics coordination and post-event processes.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage event department budget, ensuring the team stays within budget while maximizing ROI.
- Team Collaboration: Ensure a consistent and cohesive Fortra message is brought to all events.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships and contracts with our vendors and other third-party providers. Look to create budget and process efficiencies with all events vendors.
- Onsite Management: Provide on-the-ground support during events as needed, ensuring all activities run smoothly and addressing any issues that arise. Travel requirements are 10–15% annually.
- Measurement and Analysis: Own events pipeline and ROI reporting.
- Program Growth: Continuously work towards improving and optimizing the event experience for our prospects and customers
- Cross Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure event strategy buy-in; updating leadership teams on event updates and analytics as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
- Five to seven years of tradeshow and event experience, B2B cybersecurity is preferred.
- Three to five years of management experience.
- Strong cross-departmental communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and can manage multiple priorities within tight time constraints.
- Do-what-it-takes mindset to execute against strategy.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and eager to have an impact on a rapidly growing organization.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, marketing automation tools, and Wrike, is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not require “Canadian work experience”; all relevant experience will be considered. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Expected Compensation: C$135,000 - C$170,000
At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
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Responsibilities
Lead Fortra’s global events and sponsorship strategy, manage and develop the events team, and oversee event planning, execution, budgets, vendors, and onsite operations. Measure event pipeline and ROI, optimize the event experience, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and leadership alignment.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, five to seven years of tradeshow and event experience, and three to five years of management experience; B2B cybersecurity experience is preferred. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, presentation, and collaboration skills, be comfortable managing competing priorities and traveling as needed, and ideally have familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, marketing automation tools, and Wrike.
Skills
- Global Event Strategy
- Event Marketing
- Sponsorship Management
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning and Execution
- Budget Management
- ROI Analysis
- Pipeline Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Development
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Wrike
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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Categories
- Marketing
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
Keywords
- Event Marketing
- Global Events
- Sponsorships
- Trade Shows
- B2B Cybersecurity
- Lead Generation
- Pipeline Growth
- Brand Visibility
- Event Strategy
- Event Planning
- Event Execution
- Budget Management
- Return on Investment
- Pipeline Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Marketing Automation
- Wrike
- Fortra