Event Manager

Company Overview SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne. SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. Position Overview Position Overview Are you passionate about bringing people together and building inspiring, memorable, and tangible experiences? Events are a critical touchpoint in the SiteOne customer and associate experience and require strong organization and leadership to execute at a high quality. We are looking for a highly motivated Events Manager with proven experience building our strategic scope and operations with high-volume (50+) events ranging in scope and size. This individual will serve in a project management capacity including, but not limited to, event planning, travel logistics, project reporting and administration, resource management, stakeholder management, project budgeting, project planning, and communications. To be successful in this role, candidates need to be creative, operationally, and technically savvy and have excellent customer service skills. It is essential to have the ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and size, simultaneously working across teams, including HR, marketing, sales, and event sponsors to ensure high-quality results. Key Performance Objectives: Event Planning Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events ranging from 1 to 4 days Identify and contract with offsite venues Coordinate food and beverage and audiovisual Coordinate hotel and travel accommodations for attendees Support live classroom set up: provide instructor support room set up Manage event budgets Communication: Develop and maintain project communications including status reporting Communicate with executives to keep the project aligned with goals Work with creative and agency teams to execute event awareness strategy, communication plan, and associated deliverables - including but not limited to invitation email, intranet, registration websites, flyers, and surveys Communicate with key associates at all levels of the organization Project Management: Work in partnership with a cross-functional team; HR, Creative, Sales, and Field Leadership to align key objectives and brand messaging and define key elements of the event to optimize the impact and attendee experience Develop and maintain project plan and training calendar Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple areas are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy Represent the company and brand with a high level of integrity and professionalism Other duties as assigned Skills We Are Seeking Proficiencies Ability to scope out event projects and make recommendations for execution. Excellent communications skills to engage internal customers at all levels of the organization Flexibility to work independently and as part of team Adept at creating overall event plan and executing on tasks Ability to take the initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills Strong analytical ability with active listening skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent experience 4+ years of experience leading and coordinating a high volume (50+) small to large scale events A solid understanding of overall event flow, F&B, conference, audio and visual, air and transportation, and registration Experience with event technologies such as registration platforms and virtual event tools. Cvent preferred Experience managing budgets and project expenses Experience working with creative departments to develop event marketing communication and creative Understanding of best practices and provide recommendations to optimize event programs Proven experience developing tracking, measurement, and effectiveness of event programs Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Able to travel nationally up to 25%