Marketing Events Manager

Marketing Events Manager

Reports To: Vice President, Demand Generation

Location: Chicago, IL

Environment: Hybrid

Status: Exempt

Who We Are

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you're just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work

As a Marketing Events Manager working within Shared Services (one of our entities), you will be responsible for coordinating and directing planning of customer-centric and lead gen event strategy at Redwood. This includes discovery, implementation, budgeting, preparation, and production within specified industry events and Redwood-owned events.

This role effectively project manages and reports on lead generating events while creating and fostering internal relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will excel in executing robust revenue-generating event strategies, working with Marketing counterparts to align with campaign calendar and promotion schedule.

How You Make a Difference Everyday

• Oversee and organize schedule for all customer-focused Redwood events
• Assist in producing multiple, coinciding events from conception to completion, meeting intended goals and expectations for each
• Coordinating all event activities – giving direction and guidance to internal attendees, Marketing contributors, invitees, and vendors.
• Represent Redwood at meetings and provide onsite support where necessary
• Secure venues, transportation, entertainment and all trade show-related reservations
• Coordinate with vendors on requirements, prepare and complete contracts, and manage payments and invoicing for events
• Monitor and distribute agendas, plans, booth schedules, rules, and reports to relevant stakeholders
• Work with leadership to regularly evaluate budget and execution to plan, effectively communicating variances in a timely manager
• Contribute to development and implementation of marketing & advertising plans, including but not limited to ads, social, emails, press releases, SDR connectivity, and graphic design.
• Handle issues and troubleshoot problems, anticipating possible scenarios and recommending solutions
• Conducts market research on industry events and maintains knowledge of trends & developments in the supply chain market, identifying new opportunities for investment in high-return events
• Performs other duties as assigned

You've Got This?

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in time management required.
• Ability to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to create, implement, and monitor budgets.
• Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to plan and execute corporate events.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Comfort working within project management tools such as Wrike, Asana, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in executing and managing corporate events.

What We Offer

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Work Schedule

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $99,000

This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company's needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.