Informa · 11 hours ago
Event Manager - Omdia
275 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expInforma is a global leader in business-to-business events and digital services. The Event Manager will manage all events within their designated region, enhancing Omdia's brand recognition and contributing to revenue targets while collaborating with internal teams and managing vendor relationships.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of regional events in the Americas region
Ensuring five-star event experiences for senior audiences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set event goals, themes, and target audiences
Manage a budget of over $2 million, ensuring cost-effectiveness
Allocate funds to events strategically and track spending
Report budget status to department head and VP of Events
Make resource allocation decisions based on data insights
Understand the impact of events on the company's performance
Source, evaluate, and negotiate vendor contracts for cost optimization
Maintain relationships with key vendors and address concerns
Be the regional point of contact for supplier issues
Identify and address potential event-related risks
Develop contingency plans for unexpected issues
Working understanding of the IT channel ecosystem, including MSPs, SMBs, resellers, VARs, distributors, vendors, and media
Ability to navigate partnerships and commercial discussions within the channel
Engage with internal and external stakeholders
Regular communication with C-level executives, internally and externally
Implement KPIs to measure event success and impact
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3-5 years' experience is required
Familiarity with the event management software / apps, which are an integral part of the event, is required
Good understanding of the IT channel ecosystem, including MSPs, SMBs, resellers, VARs, distributors, vendors, and media
Highly organized with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Resourceful and solution-oriented
Flexibility: Willingness to work across global time zones and adapt to non-standard hours
Preferred
Experience preferred but not required include knowledge of the IT channel, commercial awareness of the IT industry, full event project management, experience with managing dedicated budgets, management of senior event executives, and established supplier relationships
Benefits
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Company
Informa
Informa is a business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge, and events group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-05-30IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Mullins
CEO Informa Connect Division
Patrick Martell
COO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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