Sr. Events Manager

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Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more. Monotype specializes in the design, development, licensing, and management of typefaces and font technologies for the world’s biggest global brands and individual creative professionals, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences. 

Want to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can become part of our team of over 1,000 talented employees across the globe? Visit us at www.monotype.com.

The Sr. Events Manager will take ownership of Monotype's sponsored and owned events, driving success in both virtual and in-person environments. This role reports to the Head of Events & Nurture and collaborates closely with a global marketing team. As a leader in the events function, the Senior Events Manager will shape event strategies that generate brand awareness, foster demand, and align with key business objectives.  

What You’ll Be Doing:  

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of in-person and virtual events, including external and internal events.   

• Manage a portfolio of global events with varying levels of complexity, including sales conferences, trade shows, webinars, and executive roundtables. 

• Handle all aspects of event execution, including project management, budget ownership, speaker management, contract negotiations, exhibit planning, venue coordination, and real-time operations both on-site and on virtual platforms. 

• Develop event strategies in close partnership with Growth Marketing, Sales, and Nurture teams to generate qualified leads, nurture prospects, and support brand awareness. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, brand, product marketing, PR and others to ensure seamless event integration into larger marketing campaigns and initiatives. 

• Serve as a trusted partner to marketing leadership and align event objectives with company-wide goals. 

• Manage third party vendor relationships, including event agencies, freelancers, venues, and AV providers.  

• Continuously assess event processes and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and optimization. 

• Evaluate new technologies and tools to stay at the forefront of event management trends.  

What we're looking for:  

• 7+ years of experience in event marketing, preferably in B2B, with demonstrated success managing a diverse portfolio of events across global markets. 

• Experience leading large-scale, complex events, such as conferences or multi-regional activations. 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail. 

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and present strategies to leadership as needed. 

• A leadership mindset with interest in mentoring junior team members. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly when priorities shift. 

• Willingness and ability to travel globally for in-person events. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Experience with Salesforce.com and project management tools. 

What’s in it for you:

• Extensive development and training offerings.  

• Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.

• Flexible work arrangements and unlimited vacation and sick time.

• Generous 401k match to save for your future, and so much more!

Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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