As part of the RingCentral Global Events team, this position is an integral part of the Global Events Program and will be responsible for driving the success of RingCentral’s business development and customer events such as RingCentral EngageX (customer conference), AWS Re:Invent, Microsoft Ignite, Salesforce World Tours and more.As the Sr. Strategic Events Manager, you’ll develop event plans that are aligned with our marketing strategy to ensure consistent messaging and positioning in the market. You’ll partner directly with Sales and the Business Development teams to facilitate in-person engagement with executives and decision-makers at top accounts to help pipeline generation and acceleration. This role is ideal for someone who loves working cross-functionally to combine a detail-oriented event planning approach with an understanding of sales needs into a cohesive Strategic Event plan.This person will need to work effectively within a small team and be a strategic problem solver with strong written and polished verbal communication skills. They’ll obsess over details, display poise and sophistication in fast-moving situations, embrace ambiguity, and deliver results.This role will be located in Belmont, CA or its surrounding areas and required to be in the office a minimum of 3 times per week.Key Responsibilities:Driving the success of both sponsored and hosted customer and business development events that educate current and prospective customers and strategic partners and deliver amazing experiences around our wide set of products and solutions to capture interest and consideration for adoption of RingCentral’s technologies.Partnering with Marketing, Business Development and Sales teams, to plan a rolling calendar (12-18 months) of events that support the growth of our engagement with current customers.Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are metFacilitate pre-event planning and prep meetings with various stakeholders from marketing, sales, and productCoordinate with leadership to complete comprehensive event plans and project deliverables; A clear understanding and articulation of each event, its unique market position, and target audiences is keyCoordinate event logistics and onsite event support; where necessary, provide virtual event support for onsite team/staffCollaborate with the brand design team to create best-in-class event booth designs that draw crowds and align with the company’s brand strategyCollaborate closely with the regional marketing teams to support strategic partner and industry-specific events including ancillary events, executive meetings, onsite execution, and sales enablementIdentify and coordinate with potential speakers (e.g., internal, customers, thought leaders) for event panel and speaking session opportunities; the ability to storytell and assist with content creation is a mustFacilitate gathering feedback from cross-functional partners and evaluate all event outcomes to provide post-event ROI analysisFor RingCentral-owned events, research, and secure venues, negotiate contracts, and compare costs to make quick yet calculated decisionsEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of eventsWork with marketing operations to create and regularly review reports and have a deep understanding of marketing funnel success metrics (e.g., MQLs, SQLs, SALs, pipeline, closed revenue) for all events; You will have plenty of support for reporting, but a high level of fluency with numbers and reporting is critical to successAttributes/requirementsMinimum 6 - 8 years experience planning, executing, and measuring events and marketing campaigns of various sizes and scope, specifically in high tech products/services.Experience hosting virtual and hybrid events, preferably on the RingCentral Events platform (formally Hopin) Bonus: proficient in managing roadshow style customer conferencesAnalytical skills and ability to draw most relevant insights that accurately describe performance and impact metrics, and take actionExperience with event platforms ( RingCentral Events (formally Hopin), Chili Piper, etc.) and mobile apps preferredDeeply collaborative, you excel in fast paced, ambiguous environments.Strong communicator with a proven ability to think strategically, but stay on top of tactical execution with a robust attention to detail.Ability to navigate a global company and take initiatives to find creative solutions.Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to effectively execute independently toward multiple, high-priority projects in a timely fashion.Sense of humorBachelor DegreeWhat we offer:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits401K match and ESPPPaid time off and paid sick leaveWellness programs including 1:1 coaching and meditation guidancePaid parental and pregnancy leave and new parent gift boxesFamily-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)Parental support for children with developmental and learning disabilitiesPet insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planningEmployee bonus referral programStudent loan refinancing assistanceEmployee perks and discounts programRingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.About RingCentralRingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral® empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.If you are hired in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Maryland, Washington, Connecticut, Rhode Island, the compensation range for this position is between $88,000 and $164,050 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.
