Events Manager
ApplyBoard, Canada

We’re building a movement - an education revolution. We’re building a world where anyone, anywhere can have access to the best education regardless of where they were born. At our core, we believe education is a right, not a privilege. To that end, we’re building a company and a suite of products to lead the charge in transforming access to education.ApplyBoard is an online platform that empowers students around the world to access the best education by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions. We simplify the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process. Not only do we help students with their study abroad journey, but we also help academic institutions to find the best students globally. Our goal is to help enable better, more diverse, schools that are enriched with cultures from all over the world.
The RoleWe are looking for an experienced, creative, and strategic Events Manager to join the Marketing Team at ApplyBoard. In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing a range of global sales, branding, thought leadership, and community events, in-person and online, which will improve awareness of the ApplyBoard brand, generate new business, and enable thousands of students to access educational opportunities.Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the ApplyBoard’s global events including sales, branding, thought leadership, training, and community events
• Conceptualize, plan, and execute creative events that elevate the ApplyBoard brand to drive awareness and deliver on event success metrics
• Work closely with Demand Generation Managers and Market Specialists to tailor events to adhere to the cultural norms and best practices of our student source markets and destination countries
• Work with Marketing Manager - People and Culture on internal and external community-relations focused and global hiring events
• Project manage and execute the creation of content, communications, and materials for pre-event, execution, and post-event stages including emails, social media campaigns, videos, presentations, handouts, booths, signage, etc.
• Negotiate contracts with global venues and suppliers
• Accurately budget and track expenses for each individual event and report on return on investment (ROI)
• Providing detailed reporting on events results to Senior Leadership
• Attend events and be on-site (once safe to do so) as required
• Other tasks as assigned

Preferred Qaulifications:

• A college diploma or university degree in marketing, events, business, or another related field
• 4+ years of experience executing events at a fast-paced technology companyPrevious experience executing global events outside of North America
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing a variety of events including sales, branding, thought leadership, and community-focused events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and a strong project manager with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, control situations, and provide leadership to cross-functional staff
• A dynamic personality with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills demonstrated by a strong network of contacts and relationships
• Experience working with vendors and contract negotiation
• Ability to work outside of regular 9:00 - 5:30 PM hours and occasional weekends as required
• Ability to travel (when safe to do so) as required

Thank you for your interest in ApplyBoard; however, only those applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.At ApplyBoard, we understand the value of having a diverse team. That’s why we believe in providing equal opportunity regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Life at ApplyBoard:By joining our team, you have the opportunity to:-Join the fastest-growing technology company in Canada, with many opportunities for growth and advancement-Work alongside a globally diverse team of over 700 team members based in 18 countries, who represent over 30 nationalities and speak more than 40 languages.
Make a difference in the lives of thousands of students as they explore educational opportunities.Want to learn more about Life at ApplyBoard? Check out this video, and be sure to follow us on our Life at ApplyBoard Instagram.
About ApplyBoardApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic