At LinkedIn, we believe learning and economic opportunity are intertwined. We champion online learning as a way to build skills, achieve goals, and transform careers. On a global level, our team’s vision is to close the world’s skill gaps. On a personal level, we develop skills that help people to better do their job or to find a new job.

We are looking for an enthusiastic event marketing manager to join the Industry & Customer Events team in San Francisco, specifically working with the Events Lead to look after LinkedIn Learning industry and sponsorship engagements. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our rapidly growing LinkedIn Learning business.

In this position, you will be the logistics marketer, supporting a number of learning events throughout the year. Our audience focuses on corporate, higher education and government segments. Reporting to the Events Lead, you will be tasked with helping at major LinkedIn Learning engagements such as ATD, EduCause and Learning Technologies in the UK. You will also assist with our partnerships with Microsoft related events such as Build and Inspire and help manage assets related to smaller events nationally.

We’re looking for a high energy, high attention to detail, passionate professional with communication and project management skills. This is a cross-functional role and you will need to develop relationships across a broad range of global stakeholders from marketing communications, field sales, agency teams and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the events lead to develop and produce global event programs
• Work with internal marketing and external event partners including agencies, registration, audio visual, facilities, shipping, and other event logistics partners.
• Coordinate the sales team and other stakeholders onsite and manage setup at some onsite events
• Manage and deliver to the work back schedule and production schedule for each event
• Cultivate strong relationships with marketing partners and key vendors
• Ensure collateral and swag are produced and delivered on time for each event
• Communicate to all stakeholders through regular event newsletters
• Ensure ‘event-in-a-box’ assets are maintained and refreshed as needed
• Liaise with procurement for contracts and payments
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS;

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of events marketing experience in brand, marketing technology or agency marketing
• 3+ years working with cross-functional teams or stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project management experience
• Ability to work across various levels of the organization while building trust and fostering collaboration
• Experience managing projects and budgets
• Ability to work well under pressure, with tight deadlines
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Excellent eye for detail, fast on your feet and a problem solver