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Events Manager

As the Events Manager for Bethesda Softworks you will be responsible for planning and supporting events related to the organization’s participation in tradeshows, exhibitions, and special events.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and meet objectives in all stages of the planning and execution of events throughout the year
• Coordinate all operations, including planning equipment needs, shipping, show setup and teardown
• Prepare and monitor budgets, stakeholder reports, and presentations
• Source and negotiate vendors and suppliers
• Work closely with business unit leaders, marketing team, and development studios to ensure effective event execution
• Liaise with event team and other internal cross functional teams to ensure execution of event aspects including project timeline development, communications, budget, logistics, and assigned on-site elements
• Ensure that event information is developed and distributed to show personnel
• Analyze event success and prepare evaluative reports of events for management

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in strategic results driven event planning and production including the coordination of exhibits, graphics, presentations, receptions, and other event components
• 1 year of experience working trade shows or other large-scale events and directly managing external vendors
• Experience with building and managing the overall budget for planned events
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as other cloud-based technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential, fast-paced environment, independently, and as part of a team
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Occasional overnight travel, nights, and weekends required as needed for event staffing
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Desired Skills:

• Possess some form of graphic design and/or digital asset management background
• Prior events/tradeshows project management experience with a background in or as part of a marketing/communications team
• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) preferred