Events Manager

Event Manager

As an Event Manager at Cengage, you will focus on the successful execution of company events, both in-person and virtual, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and alignment with marketing objectives.

• Provide comprehensive event logistical expertise to collaborators from planning through event execution and follow-up.
• Project manage all event (tradeshow, hosted & virtual) deliverables from launch through execution, including post-event follow-up.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and complete all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, décor companies, exhibit houses, and AV partners required for each event.
• Track and manage all event-related expenses to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and optimize value.
• Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects.

• Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants to host live events.
• Set up all virtual event needs including webinar platform and registration site as well as calendar invitations for rehearsals and event day.
• Optimize the deployment of tradeshow assets and rented equipment to align with specific objectives and engagement strategies of each conference.
• Manage group air travel & ground transportation manifests.
• Craft and manage online registration platforms, lead capture and mobile apps, ensuring accurate attendee data handling and compliance with ethical standards and government regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate logistics to internal and external partners including post-event surveys.
• Partner with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team.
• Travel to events to provide onsite management as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Outstanding project management skills with utmost attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
• Capability to work autonomously – with a sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Zoom, MS Office, Office 365, and Excel.
• 3‑5 years of event and tradeshow planning experience, including 1‑2 years in virtual event planning.
• 3‑5 years of experience negotiating contracts.
• BA/BS Degree or related work experience of 3+ years.
• Experience with event technology (Cvent or similar) and project management technology (Workfront or similar).
• Ability to travel 6‑8 times per year.

Base salary range: $59,700.00 - $95,700.00 USD. Individual pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and qualified individuals. Applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the job application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact