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    Manager, Events and Experience - Chicago, United States - CDW

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    CDW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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    The CDW Events and Experience Manager leads a team focused on developing and deploying the events and experience plan to support the efforts of CDW.

    This leader serves the evolving and growing needs of a complex department.

    They are responsible for providing overall leadership in training as well as partnering with external event logistics vendors and partners that support the overall CDW Events and Experience program.

    Provides strategic direction and active leadership
    Oversees the creation and management of a robust year-round calendar of a variety of event types
    Partners with a variety of other CDW teams to oversee the Events and Experience plan
    Develops training roadmaps ensure efficient and effective onboarding of new staff
    Provides strategic direction and active leadership for centralized event logistics resources.
    Provides oversight and budget management
    Completes special projects as when applicable
    Key Areas of Responsibility
    Lead a team of coworkers with responsibility of a diverse portfolio of event types
    Administer all phases of the events and experience team
    Create reports and forecasts to ensure department efficiency
    Coach and train coworkers to reflect CDW stands and procedures
    Establish and enforce team standards
    Manage multiple 3rd party agencies
    Ability to be creative and innovation the events and experience team
    Education and/or Experience Qualifications
    5 years events experience
    Required Qualifications
    History of financial responsibility, vendor management, contract scoping/negotiation and budget management
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to all stakeholders with various degrees of technical expertise
    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
    Preferred Qualifications
    3 years' experience leading a team
    Cvent or comparable event management platform experience

    Date Posted:
    Oct 12, 2023


    Job Category:
    Corporate
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