Event Manager

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If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced event manager to oversee and execute our in-person event strategy, driving pipeline growth for regional Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs). The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, and strategic, with a passion for designing cohesive event experiences that align with our brand and business objectives.

The event manager role is a blend of project management, marketing, and promotional expertise. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who are ready to apply their skills to create and flawlessly implement programmatic experiences that deliver measurable results.

This role is part of the Go-to-Market Team and reports to the Senior Manager, Global Growth Marketing.

More Specifically, You Will

• Coordinate and oversee all event operations and promotional activities for sponsored industry events, collaborating with internal partners to define and achieve realistic KPIs for each event.
• Design and implement end-to-end event strategies, ensuring a seamless experience across pre-event, at-event, and post-event phases to drive engagement and improve response rates.
• Collaborate with Customer, Field, and Partner Marketing teams to maximize the impact and value of events across business segments.
• Partner with direct and indirect sales teams to coordinate, communicate, and optimize event outcomes.
• Analyze historical event data to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to global event execution by sharing and applying best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new industry events to drive pipeline growth in target segments.
• Manage up to 20 events per year.
  
  

What We Need From You

• 3+ years of experience designing and executing scalable event operations for B2B audiences, with event sizes ranging from approximately 50 to 20,000 attendees.
• Skilled in developing and presenting event strategy briefs to leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Experience creating and using CRM reports to track results (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Highly motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing market and organizational needs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with establishing KPIs and utilizing marketing strategies for event management.
• Requires minimal travel (less than 25%), including domestic and international travel to Sovos locations and events
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check and drug test upon hire
  
  

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employee sponsored match
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Time off to Volunteer, Charitable Giving Match, and more!
  
  

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.