Senior Events Marketing Manager

Fountain is the market leader in high volume hiring with solutions that enable customers to get ahead of their hiring goals. Fountain’s all-in-one software allows companies to find and hire the right candidates faster. Our automated and customizable platform provides a seamless applicant experience while ensuring organizations have pipelines full of hourly talent who are ready to work.

Hundreds of customers, including Stitch Fix, GoPuff, Fetch, and sweetgreen, use Fountain to hire over 3 million workers annually in more than 75 countries.

In 2022, we closed $185M in our Series C, led by Softbank and B Capital, which 4.5Xed our valuation. Join our growing team of collaborative, compassionate, and unconventional Fountaineers as we empower our customers to exceed their hiring goals and open opportunities for the hourly workforce.

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Senior Events Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to support sales initiatives by generating 1:1 meetings with prospects during events.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan and execute strategic events, including trade shows, conferences, seminars, and industry-specific events
• Own strategy for ABM events - multiple events per year
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to generate 1:1 meetings with prospects during events
• Work closely with marketing, sales, and other relevant departments to align event objectives, messaging, and goals 
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication across teams
• Implement creative strategies to enhance attendee engagement, such as interactive activities, workshops, and networking opportunities, to maximize event impact
• Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, budget management, travel arrangements, and on-site coordination
• Conduct post-event evaluations, analyze key performance metrics, and generate reports to measure the success of events against established goals
• Continuously monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and ensure Fountain remains at the forefront of event management

What you should bring:

• 7+ years of experience in event management, with a track record of planning and executing successful events, preferably within the technology or HR industry
• Demonstrated experience supporting sales teams and generating 1:1 meetings with prospects during events, resulting in measurable business outcomes
• Ability to work independently and proactively, adapting quickly to changing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure flawless event execution
• Proven ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement innovative event strategies that align with business objectives
• Proficient in managing event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and resource allocation while maintaining quality standards
• Familiarity with event management software, CRM systems, and other relevant tools to streamline event planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• HRtech experience preferred

Salary Range: $156,000 - $225,000 USD

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Even if you do not meet all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply for this position. While we try to be thorough with our prerequisites, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points. What do you have to lose?

Fountain offers an incredibly unique work environment. We employ a diverse team all over the world. Each Fountaineer is given the freedom to do their best work from wherever they choose. We also understand the importance of in-person connections and hold in-person meetings with your team and meet annually as an organization to build our relationships and focus on the future of moving Fountain Forward. 

The benefits we offer in the United States include competitive health plans and a retirement plan. Some Fountain-wide  perks offered to all employees across the globe include a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, monthly lunch stipends, annual allowances for ongoing education related to your profession and career advancement, along with home office, cell phone, and wellness reimbursements. Fountain is a global employer, so some benefit offerings will vary from country to country.

Fountain is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, soci