What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Marketing Manager position at progenesis?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Logistics & On-Site Management
- Manage all hotel and venue logistics, including meeting rooms, general sessions, exhibitor hall layout, catering, AV needs, and special events.
- Coordinate major events such as the opening ceremony, boat cruise, and workshops (food, entertainment, timing, promotional materials).
- Oversee registration systems, livestreaming, badge scanning, and lead-capture technology.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors (hotel, AV, registration teams, banquet, DJ, photobooth, shipping partners, etc.).
- Manage contracts, vendor agreements, payments, and overall logistical budgets.
- Oversee the production of conference materials such as badges, T-shirts, goodie bags, awards, banners, signage, and printed programs.
- Coordinate speaker travel, lodging, itineraries, and honorarium payments.
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and execute the annual marketing strategy for the conference, including email campaigns, newsletters, social media, and digital outreach.
- Create and maintain a year-round social media calendar to promote speakers, exhibitors, deadlines, and conference highlights.
- Design promotional and visual materials including brochures, banners, graphics, and advertisements.
- Manage the conference website, ensuring all content, schedules, sponsorship information, and updates are accurate and visually appealing.
- Collaborate with partners, related conferences, and professional organizations to expand reach and attendance.
- Produce speaker spotlight campaigns, promotional videos, and content featuring scientific sessions.
- Coordinate all on-site marketing elements, including signage, photography, videography, and giveaways.
Scientific Program Development
- Design the scientific program structure, including session themes, speaker lineup, and scheduling across two days.
- Recruit, confirm, and manage 16 speakers; track presentation deadlines and session requirements.
- Work with ABB to obtain CEU accreditation and manage the attendee evaluation process.
- Ensure all presentations and AV materials are tested and conference-ready.
- Support on-site academic components including roundtable discussions, workshops, and Q&A sessions.
- Collaborate with marketing on scientific content promotions (speaker videos, testimonials, program teasers).
Exhibitor & Sponsor Management
- Drive exhibitor and sponsor recruitment, manage sponsorship packages, and maintain strong partner relationships.
- Serve as liaison for exhibitor communications, setup instructions, deadlines, and portal management.
- Oversee exhibitor booth layout planning, logistics, AV needs, and on-site support.
- Ensure sponsors receive full fulfillment of all branding, visibility, and promotional benefits.
- Coordinate exhibitor workshops, product demos, and setup logistics.
- Partner with Marketing to highlight exhibitors in promotions, social media, and conference materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Marketing / Business or equivalent.
- Highly organized, creative, results-driven and detail-oriented.
- At least two years of experience in event management, marketing, scientific programming, and exhibitor/sponsor relations.
- Strong project management, communication, and vendor negotiation skills are essential.
- Ability to balance high-level planning with hands-on execution is critical.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
- Experience with design and social media (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Mailchimp).
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs and fingers (typing and/or writing).
- Exposure to general office environment conditions.
- Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Happy hour
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000