Events Manager
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Events Manager who will play a central role in driving our flagship event strategy, with a primary focus on leading the end-to-end production, strategic speaker management, and overall agenda development for Geotab Connect. While providing high-level oversight across our global event portfolio, this multifaceted position will spearhead the strategic evolution of Geotab Connect-driving budget planning, content curation, and pre, during, and post-event analysis. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader-we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
The Events Manager serves as the strategic leader and operational engine behind Geotab’s marquee annual conference, Geotab Connect. In this role, you will take ownership of Geotab Connect’s production, lead high-impact executive and guest speaker management, and curate key stage agendas to align with broader business objectives. While maintaining broad governance over the event ecosystem, you will bring a hands-on, high-touch approach to executing seamless stage productions and delivering exceptional attendee experiences.
How you'll make an impact:
Serve as the primary strategic leader for Geotab’s flagship conference, Geotab Connect, directing end-to-end event production, venue operations, and post-event performance analysis.
Manage vendor event budget. Handle invoicing for events and provide accurate timely budget reports.
Lead comprehensive speaker management for Geotab Connect, including executive preparation, keynote coaching, content reviews, and stage coordination for internal and external speakers.
Orchestrate cross-functional execution and alignment with PR and Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, and Multimedia design teams. Direct technical rehearsals, and provide real-time guidance to ensure seamless delivery.
Serve as Cvent subject matter expert, driving strategic configuration of event websites and attendee engagement tools to deliver seamless, high-touch user experiences for large-scale, high-profile audiences.
Monitor and understand industry trends, identify opportunities and provide recommended action to appropriate stakeholders, gather, integrate information/research and interpret existing views of the target audience to support the development of future events.
Maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
Develop event-specific organizational tools such as production timelines, contact lists, on-site deliverables schedule and ensure all internal and external individuals supporting designated events/projects are in alignment.
Manage, oversee and develop relationships with external vendors and align services and production with internal company brand guidelines, budgets and strategic business goals.
Consult with stakeholders in Revenue Generation (Sales), to ensure strategic alignment of goals and provide recommendations on event-related sales activities
Actively update the company-wide global events calendar, keeping all details up to date and accurate.
Deliver programs and events to a high level standard of execution and encourage innovation and creativity in event planning and execution.
Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction to ensure retention and growth of business through repeat events and developed relationships.
What you'll bring to this role
8-10 years of experience in Event Management.
Cvent Certified preferred.
Salesforce experience preferred.
CMP Designation (Certified Meeting Planner) highly valued.
Degree Specialization in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted
High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail is crucial when ensuring proper event execution.
Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, geographically diverse, and rapidly changing environment.
Experience with managing a budget.
Move easily between generating big, creative ideas, and driving ongoing process improvement.
Strong oral and written communication competency, with ability to influence external and internal stakeholders.
Track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Proven analytical and data decision-making capabilities and making business recommendations to drive event performance.
Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
15% - 20% Travel required for events (primarily in the US).
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [email protected]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.
The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Hiring Range
$100,000—$125,000 CAD