Manager, Marketing - Events
AAON, Inc.3 months ago
Tulsa, OK, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Manager, Marketing - Events is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a broad range of sales meetings, customer events, executive retreats, and corporate events. This role manages hospitality personnel, oversees comprehensive event planning—including travel logistics, timelines, accommodations, and vendor management—and supports strategic initiatives to enhance event ROI and brand alignment. Location: Tulsa, OK
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute sales meetings, customer events, executive retreats, and corporate events.
- Manage hospitality personnel, event coordinators, and a small event team.
- Oversee event planning including travel, timelines, logistics, accommodations, transportation, and onsite execution.
- Represent the company professionally at events across the country (approximately 25% travel).
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure brand alignment and cohesive event strategy.
- Manage travel logistics and schedule private jet travel for executives, high profile customers, and various senior leaders.
- Lead vendor management including sourcing, negotiation, contract review, and performance tracking.
- Develop, manage, and reconcile event budgets; ensure cost-efficient event execution.
- Conduct cost analysis, implement measurement frameworks, and evaluate event ROI.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to long-term event vision and execution strategy.
- Ensure event setups, hospitality environments, and guest experiences meet the highest standards.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to all hospitality and event team members.
- Perform general administrative support related to event documentation, planning, and reporting.
- Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills
Strategic Planning
Logistics Management
Project Management
Coordination
Budget Management
Travel Coordination
Event Planning
Negotiation
Team Leadership
Vendor Management