Events Manager

We are looking for an exceptional Event Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple events at once on a global scale with the capacity to execute swiftly and identify new event opportunities. This is an opportunity to grow an existing event calendar and build a market leading event strategy that drives sales.

The key purpose of this role is to plan, manage and execute on a variety of events such as: meetups, trade shows; road shows; product launches; conferences; partner events; seminars and sales presentations from beginning concept through project execution. In this global cross-functional role you will be working with marketing, design and sales teams to plan and organize ~100 global events a year.

As the Events Manager, you’ll get to: 

• Develop and manage a rolling 12-month calendar of internal and external trade shows and events.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, vendor management, and on-site execution, including attending multiple events.

• Create and coordinate the development of event collateral and signage, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality presentation.

• Manage events on a global scale, coordinating with international teams and partners as needed.

• Identify and secure partnerships for events, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

• Work closely with the sales team to evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of events, ensuring alignment with business objectives and budget constraints.
• Continuously track leads from events and provide detailed ROI reports for each event, ensuring ongoing evaluation of performance and effectiveness.

• Develop and implement comprehensive outreach and marketing plans for events, utilizing various channels to drive engagement and attendance.

• Take initiative to propose innovative ideas for event formats and engagement strategies, contributing to the overall success of the event portfolio.

To be successful, you will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of event planning and management experience in a corporate or tech environment. Experience across various industries is welcome.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• A hunter mentality with the ability to work quickly and change focus quicker.
• Proficiency in researching potential partners, venues,  vendors, and identifying potential pain points before they become issues.
• The tenacity to fully execute 100 events a year.
• An understanding of the online business  and M&A space is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Creative problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Measures of Success for the Events Manager:

• Event Schedule: Minimum of one hosted event per week, and one attended trade show per month for each Flippa business broker
• Event Attendance Rate: Drive a minimum of 200 registrations per event with a target of 40% attendance from registrations 
• ROI: Managing cost per attendee against total projected revenue from leads
• Lead Generation: Minimum of five qualified lead per event
• Partner performance: Managing partner satisfaction and cultivating long-term relationships with partners through post-event surveys and meetings 

Own Your Future at Flippa

We are the #1 platform to buy and sell online businesses. We help more business owners sell and more investors acquire than any other platform on earth. We have ambitious goals to 5x our business in the next three years as we fast track progress and become the investment bank for the 99%.

Flippa’s mission is to give every business owner a pathway to exit. Our platform powers the trading of digital assets and online businesses; we invented the space and are the market leaders. Our unique peer-to-peer AI-based matching and complete deal-making platform, including integrated deal/data room, legal and due diligence products, and leading brokers, makes us the market leader without a peer. It’s a great time to join and own a big part of our future.

Are You a Fit?

• You possess a Think, Say, Plan, Do mindset and demonstrate this in everything you do.
• You are solutions-oriented.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
• You are results-driven with a positive attitude and a desire to “go the extra mile.”
• You have loads of initiative and can work autonomously while collaborating across teams.
• You love helping small business owners achieve their goals.
• You want to have some fun while making a significant impact.

Pay & Benefits

Flippa offers a creative, solution-oriented culture of smart and nice people. You'll work with passionate colleagues, tackle challenging problems, and enjoy competitive remuneration, including equity. We offer a suite of perks and benefits, including generous paid time off (birthday leave, study, volunteering, and preventative health) and budgets for wellness and personal growth.