Events Manager - SiteOne Landscape Supply

SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne. 

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including:  irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

Are you passionate about bringing people together and creating unforgettable experiences? If so, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Events Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience leading and coordinating high-volume small to large-scale events per year, and a strong background in event marketing and communications.

As an Events Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality business impact and attendee experience. You will be responsible for developing and executing event strategies and communications plans, managing budgets and timelines, and overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution.

We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented and well-organized, but also passionate about building new things and taking on new challenges to help drive innovation and growth. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful and memorable events, and a passion for creating inspiring and tangible experiences, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Event Strategy: Work closely with stakeholders to understand event objectives, target audience, and desired outcomes, ensuring events meet company goals. Lead launch and status calls and present to executives/team members. Support Event Leadership in advancing the Events team's contribution to the organization.
• Event Marketing: Develop event communications that drive attendee and sponsor registration independently and with agency support. Use Cvent software to build inviting event registration sites.
• Event Management: Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of high-volume strategic and complex events, including local branch events, customer incentive trips, golf tournaments, small to large meetings, and conferences. Source, negotiate, and lead key vendor relationships. Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and reconciliation.
• Measurement & Optimization: Develop and present post-event recaps and measurement scorecards. Assess opportunities for improvement and implement them.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with event teams, field marketing, field sales leaders and key leadership positions.
• Represent the company and brand with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

 Proficiencies

• Highly versatile and can work independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of assigned programs.
• Outgoing with excellent communication and presentation skills to engage audiences at all levels of the organization.
• A self-starter with strong time-management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately and adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and actively seeks opportunities to promote professional development and team competency through leadership and initiative-taking.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of experience leading and coordinating high-volume events for 10-2000 attendees.
• Registration website development experience, preferably with Cvent software.
• Strong contract and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability in developing event marketing communication and creative assets.
• Experience in operational and technical production of small to large-scale events, including knowledge of event flow, F&B, rooming lists, conference and trade show setup, AV, air and ground transportation, and attendee registration.
• Full development and fiscal management of event budgets.
• Experience developing tracking, measurement, and effectiveness of event programs.
• Knowledge of sponsorship development and marketing for events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and productivity tools such as Smartsheet.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 35%.
• CMP certification preferred.

PERKS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.