Event Manager (Req ID: 2025-20)

Description

Company Overview

As a leader in Lawful, Location and Data Intelligence, SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract, analyze, and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high performance, flexible, and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption, time, and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies, communications providers, and systems integrators globally.

Position Overview

At SS8 Networks, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from an SS8 office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

In this role, you will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events that showcase SS8’s mission to make societies safer. From global conferences and industry trade shows to customer engagements and virtual experiences, you’ll bring creativity, precision, and strategic insight to every event. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to create memorable experiences that elevate the SS8 brand, drive meaningful connections, and generate measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to plan and execute internal and external events—including conferences, trade shows, and customer-facing experiences—aligned with sponsor requirements and business goals.
• Define and clearly communicate event objectives, goals, and KPIs (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation, customer engagement), and lead post-event reviews to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conceptualize event messaging, and design, working cross-functionally with creative and content teams to deliver compelling and on-brand event experiences.
• Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to ensure SS8’s event strategy remains innovative, relevant, and impactful.
• Provide creative and effective new ways to get our messages to a greater relevant audience.

Event Promotion & Social Media Integration

• Develop and execute multi-channel promotional campaigns, including email marketing, social media, and strategic partnerships to drive event awareness, registrations, and engagement.
• Leverage social media tools before, during, and after events to build momentum, foster interaction, and sustain audience engagement.
• Analyze social media performance metrics related to events and refine strategies accordingly to increase reach and ROI.
• Support content creation for social platforms in coordination with marketing—including live coverage, visual storytelling, and influencer engagement strategies.

Execution & Logistics

• Lead all aspects of event logistics, including venue booking, technical setup, scheduling, staffing, and attendee experience—ensuring all elements are delivered on time, on budget, and with high quality.
• Act as the primary liaison for vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.
• Ensure seamless onsite and virtual experiences for attendees, staff, and speakers through meticulous planning and real-time problem-solving.
• Provide details for SS8 employees and expected demographics of each event and track effectiveness both on an event and daily basis.

Audience Engagement & Lead Generation

• Use tools such as HubSpot to segment audiences, manage invitations, and track registration performance.
• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to support outbound recruitment strategies that drive attendance and engagement.
• Expand network of industry executives, prospects, and customers by nurturing relationships through event touchpoints and follow-up campaigns.
• Assist in expanding and enriching the global contact database for future marketing and outreach initiatives.

Post-Event Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-event surveys and conversations to gather feedback from attendees, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead post-event reporting and share performance metrics with leadership, including insights on engagement, lead quality, and ROI.
• Identify actionable opportunities for improvement in future events based on data, feedback, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, event management, public relations, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of professional work experience in event management and audience development, attendee recruitment, and/or delegate sales.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both in the United States and international.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience engaging with industry professionals and senior executives.
• Experience creating and scheduling content across various social media platforms, as well as monitoring engagement and performance metrics to optimize strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting B2B industry events with cybersecurity and/or government intelligence technology exposure.
• Experience with marketing automation programs such as HubSpot.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SS8 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.