Our story
At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
Our Values:
Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
The Global Event Manager role will be a key member of the marketing team entrusted to helping build our brand presence and experiential engagement at events, tradeshows and conferences. This role will be vital to the management and support of key external events and tradeshows throughout the year primarily across North America and Europe.
This role will report to the Head of Marketing and will collaborate with marketing peers across the globe. This role requires prior international event management experience. While remote position, the ideal candidate will be situated in the USA or Canada.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and manage key annual events including conferences, trade shows, workshops, customer & partner events, from conception to completion.
- Assist with the planning and execution of all logistical event components including management of timelines and scheduling of meetings.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop event strategies aligned with marketing and business objectives.
- Work cross functionally to conceptualize the most innovative and best in class experiences that embody the brand
- Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and oversee logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual requirements, and event collateral.
- Work closely with sales, product, and other supporting team members to ensure events align with brand messaging and goals, supporting lead generation and customer retention efforts.
- Evaluate event performance, measure ROI, and provide post-event analysis and reporting to optimize future events.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor events, and best practices to bring innovative, fun, creative and resourceful ideas to enhance event plans and experience.
- Help and support on internal events if and when required
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
- Proven track record (2+ years) of successful event management, preferably within the B2B or technology industry.
- Demonstrated experience of event management, operations, and logistics as it applies to all matters of events from pre-planning to post event evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience working with outside agencies.
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple high-profile events concurrently.
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Perform well under pressure in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
- Self- motivated, with high energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet
- Experience using event website, registration, meeting tools, applications, and virtual event platforms such as CVENT, Hopin, JiffleNow, etc.
- Flexible work schedule and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
65,600 USDMaximum :
104,100 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
