Conference and Events Director

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Conference and Events Director will be responsible for the management of all events related projects including conferences, employee events, client events, and other events as assigned. The Conference and Events Director will also be responsible for strategizing event selection, competitive landscape, messaging and sales positioning, and alignment with market, industry, and organizational goals. 

A-LIGN will depend on the Conference and Events Director to support A-LIGN’s marketing, sales, service delivery, people management, and operations departments to understand functional event needs. The Conference and Events Director should exhibit exceptional communication skills and gain in-depth knowledge of our industry, products, business, and the needs of our clients. 

REPORTS TO: Chief Product and Marketing Officer

PAY CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Direct overall planning and strategy for all virtual and in person conferences and events
• Run high-touch events and engage C-level executives in mid and large size companies
• Create and maintain budget for all conferences and events, including monitoring costs and verifying expenses against negotiated contracts
• Submit RFPs and negotiate third-party vendor and sponsorship contracts including décor, audio visual, and transportation
• Develop and enhance frameworks, processes, and procedures for conferences and events
• Develop and report measurement of events including development of baseline metrics related to lead acquisition, pipeline, and ROI on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Analyze market and ROI for potential events
• Oversee the event and conference team, as well as the logistics involved in event planning
• Serve as key communications main point of contact and liaison for internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, venue and vendors
• Develop key objectives for each event and meeting
• Manage conference and events calendar as items are added and adjusted
• Work with digital marketing and sales teams to understand touchpoints leading up to, during, and following events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION  

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, business, or other relevant fields 

EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in cybersecurity marketing, advertising, public relations, business, or relevant field is recommended 

SKILLS  

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively 

BENEFITS 

• Employer Paid Health, Vision, Dental
• 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Vacation Bonus
• Paid Office Closure December 24-January 1
• Paid Holidays Schedule
• Certification Reimbursement
• Flu Shot Reimbursement

ABOUT A-LIGN

A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 2,400 global organizations to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. We work with small businesses to global enterprises with services spanning across SOC, Penetration Testing, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO and privacy compliance. Our proprietary compliance management platform is transforming the compliance experience by enabling an anytime, anywhere approach to audits. For more information, visit www.A-LIGN.com.

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Apply online today at A-LIGN.com!

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!