Senior Events Manager

Based in Washington, D.C., Quorum is a fast-growing software company and is the leading provider of workflow software and information services for government affairs professionals across the corporations, non-profits, associations, and governmental end-markets. Quorum allows users to manage stakeholder engagement, launch grassroots advocacy campaigns, and track legislative activity at all levels of government, including federal, state and local.

Quorum provides mission-critical solutions to public affairs professionals for their work in Congress, all 50 state legislatures, major U.S. cities, the European Union, and 30+ countries around the globe. Quorum serves over 2,000 customers globally including over 50% of the Fortune 100, and has over 350 team members across the globe. The company recently acquired Capitol Canary, a market leader in grassroots advocacy software.

As the Senior Events Manager reporting to the Director of Demand Generation, you’ll lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all corporate and client-facing events, driving demand generation, brand awareness, and customer engagement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and oversee event budgets and logistics, ensuring a seamless experience across all engagements.

Responsibilities

• Event Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with business goals, working closely with sales, marketing, and product teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to ensure that events effectively communicate our value proposition and engage target audiences.
• Budget Management: Own the end-to-end management of event budgets, ensuring a high ROI on each initiative.
• Vendor & Partner Relations: Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and contractors to execute top-tier events.
• Event Operations: Oversee all logistical aspects of event planning, from venue selection and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event follow-up.
• Event Leadership: Lead cross-functional or ad hoc teams of event participants from Quorum and external agencies to deliver seamless event experiences (including marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Product, and Business Development Reps).
• Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs for each event and conduct post-event analysis to measure success and inform future strategies.

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing large-scale events and working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams.
• Strong record of managing logistics for booths, vip events, etc. at large tradeshows and conferences.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and customer engagement tactics.
• Exceptional project management skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in CRM systems and event management tools (e.g., Salesforce) and event reporting.
• Ability to work successfully in a fully remote environment when not at an event site.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage sales teams on site and guide them through lead capture and generation tactics.
• 7+ years of experience in event marketing, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment (preferred).
• Essential physical requirements include climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, and typing.
• Physical effort/lifting 10-40% of the time lifting up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting or moving more than 50 pounds.
• During events, work weekends, nights, and be on-call.
• Travel requirements 20-40% of the time.

Our Work Environment

• We are a hybrid team with flexible work options: work remotely or choose to come into our vibrant, sunlit space in our modern, open concept office in Washington D.C.
• Our office building is located in the heart of downtown D.C., easily accessible by metro, bus and rideshares. It is also in close proximity to great restaurants, food trucks, shopping, and popular happy hour spots.
• Our team loves to spend time doing fun things outside of the office - both together and remote, which we call Quorum Fun events. Past Quorum Fun events have included apple picking, yoga, virtual art classes and wine tasting.

Do you want to learn what it's like to have a real impact at a fast-growing company that is changing the way the advocacy process works? If so, drop us a line. We'd love to talk to you!

Compensation Structure

• On Target Earnings: $90,000.00 – $102,000.00 (dependent upon base salary)
• Base Salary: $85,000.00 – $97,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Company holidays plus additional company-wide days off for team members to rest and recharge
• Four Day Weekends for President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Free Subscription to the Calm App
• Free Subscription to LinkedIn Learning to support professional development
• Invest in Yourself Days - one designated day per quarter is dedicated to your professional development!
• One-time Work from Home Stipend
• 401k match
• Choice of trans-inclusive medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Virtual and in-person team events
• Bright sunlit open office concept with your own dedicated desk (if you want it)
• Inclusion & Diversity Affinity Groups to support belonging
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

We comply with all requirements for US government federal contractors issued by the OFCCP, IFR, and the terms of our government contracts.

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