Senior Events Manager

Get to Know Us :

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

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Make Your Mark :

The ideal candidate will have experience designing events for a B2B SaaS / software company and is strategic enough to help us develop and execute our global event initiatives to bring together customers, prospects and partners in an in-person and virtual event world.

This is a multifaceted role that needs an experienced candidate that has the skill set to take an active role in the owning portions of our flagship annual user conference BeyondTheBlack (BTB), design and manage an engaging expo experience, drive the strategy and execution of BL hosted events, oversee tradeshow logistics if necessary, and be proficient in event software strategy and execution.

You'll Get To :

Events and Tradeshows

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align on event strategy and goals.
• Set up project plans and timelines that identify key areas of responsibilities, outline venue management, keynote speaker selection, AV and production, marketing, onsite branding, etc.
• Coordinate and drive regular project meetings for each assigned event to provide status of project planning and make sure that milestones are being met - flagging concerns, if necessary, in a timely manner.
• Manage a budget for each event or tradeshow to ensure there are no cost overruns.
• Manage all event related vendors (i.e. venue sourcing, AV, promotional merchants, exhibit company, independent contractors, etc.) making sure to leverage existing relationships when possible, keeping in mind the quality and level of service required to executive on world class events.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure that the service received matches the business strategic aims.
• Travel for site selection when necessary.
• Continually look to improve event processes and reduce inefficiencies.
• Orchestration of onsite supervision should ensure set-up is completed as scheduled, management of all onsite vendors, meetings are flawlessly executed, food service and ancillary events are fulfilled as planned and all attendees are “wowed” with the overall implementation and customer service of the event.
• Post-event, collect all feedback via surveys and debrief meetings to prepare an executive level recap, obtain all invoices to submit for payment and finalize the budget.
• Be data-driven with the ability to demonstrate how events align with and make an impact on the overall business and marketing strategy of the company.
• Translate analytics and data into recommendations focused on enhanced strategic value.

Expo Hall Manager Duties

Event Software Management

What You'll Bring :

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Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining :

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Salary Range :

USD $142,000.00 - USD $177,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement :

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form .

Accommodations :

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

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Salary : $142,000 - $177,000