ABOUT US

Africa has an untapped talent pool that is increasing exponentially, with a projected workforce that will exceed India and China by 2035 Fuelled by this, our mission is to create work opportunities for millions of Africa’s youth and solve the world’s shortage of technology talent. 

Our company SAND has 170 staff members from 30 countries with plans to acquire several companies around the world to become a multi-billion dollar global technology services provider that employs over 100K employees across the globe.

We have 3 brands represented in our ecosystem:

• With ALX, we are building the fastest-growing pool of technology talent in the world, training young talent across Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Salesforce. We are shaping the next generation of software engineers in over 60 countries. 
• Through our talent agent, The Room, we are creating a community (43 countries represented to date) for the World’s top tech talent sparking transformative careers by connecting top technology talent with extraordinary opportunities for impact. 
• Through Sand Technologieswe support enterprises and scale-ups around the world to develop world class technology products, build great technology teams, generate more revenue, and deliver outstanding customer experience. Our clients include one of the largest cloud computing providers in the world as well as Bestseller A/S (Denmark), Create Prime (New Zealand), Stanbic Bank (Kenya), and Tamara (Dubai). 

With varying levels of expertise in software development, data, cloud, machine learning, artificial intelligence, UX design, web development, etc, we providing unparalleled opportunities to technology talent worldwide while reshaping industries, disrupting traditional business models, and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.

We do hard things!

ABOUT THE MARKETING TEAM

Our global team is scrappy, strategic and obsessed with excellence. Working as a cohesive unit, the marketing team pushes hard in our respective areas to drive revenue and build the Sand Technologies brand. We have fun, aren’t afraid to experiment intelligently, and roll-up our sleeves to do the work. We consider ourselves strategic storytellers, creating marketing assets and integrated programs that captivate audiences and empower colleagues to win new customers and partners. Our focus is on delivering value, not volume, and our mission is simple: inspire prospects to do business with Sand Technologies. If you have a fire in your belly and are ready to contribute to a marketing organization with high expectations, come join the party.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events and Tradeshows Manager is responsible for maintaining a list of industry, tech and business events where Sand Technologies should consider speaking, exhibiting, sponsoring or attending. Once events are confirmed, this individual is responsible for project management and implementation of all related logistics, from contracting and construction to payment schedules and catering. Global travel will be required. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, the Events and Tradeshows Manager must deliver on the following:

• Active development and maintenance of an annual events calendar
• Securing and managing all deadline and pricing information for speaking, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
• Identifying, engaging and managing all relevant vendors who play a role in executing a successful event (e.g. booth design and construction, logistics/transportation, lodging and room-block reservations, catering, lead-retrieval systems, restaurants/venues, etc.)
• Support the Director of Industry Marketing in identifying relevant speaking opportunities and ensuring nominations are submitted on time and with all the necessary information
• Coordination with the Director of Experiential Marketing on select Curated Event logistics
• On-site support as required for events in various locations around the world

Success requires a keen understanding of the B2B event landscape and experience managing logistics for large- and medium-scale events. Working knowledge of the high-tech, consulting, talent-solutions or tech-services space is preferred.

Key performance indicators for the Events and Tradeshows Manager include:

• Creation and maintenance of an annual event calendar (including deadlines and budgets) that addresses Sand Technologies’ target industries and geographies
• On-time delivery of key event requirements to ensure a smooth on-site experience
• Seamless execution of all event logistics and project-management requirements
• Successful completion of events at or below predetermined budgets
• Positive and collaborative approach to working with the Sand Technologies marketing team, including writer(s), designer(s), comms/PR, and campaign and industry marketers

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of event-management experience, ideally with a focus on B2B tech
• Expertise in project/program management, with a keen eye for deadlines and budgets
• Adept at evaluating and analyzing events in multiple industries to help determine the opportunities with the greatest strategic and lead-generation value
• Ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple events at various stages of planning and execution
• Ability to work and deliver independently, with the flexibility to support global time zones