ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage, and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
Marketing and Communication exists to raise awareness of ZS Associates, brand the firm, create and distribute thought leadership, and support business development through communications and events support.
We are looking for an EVENT MARKETING LEAD to join our marketing and communications team. This person will report to the head of events. The primary focus of this role is to manage the strategy and coordination of in-person and digital events, which include both ZS-produced and external sponsored speaking engagements and events.
Preferred office locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Evanston, IL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; Raleigh, NC; Washington D.C. What You'll Do Oversee the complete lifecycle of events from ideation through post-event analysis, positioning yourself as a key event strategist within ZS's marketing and business teams.Create and maintain detailed project plans, conduct regular updates with executive stakeholders, and proactively identify and escalate risks to ensure each event meets or exceeds established KPIs.Coordinate with diverse teams (content, design, web, demand generation) to ensure that all event objectives are effectively met and aligned with broader marketing goals.Work with the growth marketing team to develop impactful promotional materials (emails, landing pages, internal communications, and paid advertising), to maximize event attendance and engagement.Manage the end-to-end registration process for ZS-owned events using platforms like Cvent and ON24, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.Manage and negotiate event contracts, ensuring adherence to budget constraints while tracking and reconciling expenses.Travel to events to oversee operations and logistics, guaranteeing stakeholder and client satisfaction through effective onsite management.Compile comprehensive post-event reports featuring data-driven analysis, attendee feedback, goal attainment, and actionable recommendations for future events.Challenge the status quo by implementing innovative ideas and creative approaches to enhance the overall customer experience at events.Act as a mentor to junior team members, sharing insights and fostering professional growth within the events team.What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree.5+ years of experience planning and managing business marketing events (i.e., conferences, digital events, trade shows, webinars, roundtables).High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Strong project management skills.Strong problem-solving skills: self-motivated and independent.Effective when working in a collaborative environment and successful in developing strong working relationships.Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.Strong organization and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.Experience working with senior business leaders and managing multiple stakeholders.Ability to travel up to 25%.B2B experience preferred.Preferred: CMP, ON24 experience, Cvent platform.Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options, and internal mobility paths, along with a collaborative culture, empower you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying? At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application: Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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