Events Manager

SSA Marine is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead our event strategy and execution across both in-person employee events and conferences, as well as third-party trade shows. This role will oversee the end-to-end planning, production, and management of events that strengthen SSA Marine's brand presence and cultivate meaningful engagement with employees, customers, prospects, and partners.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands‑on operator who can move seamlessly between high‑level planning and tactical execution. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about creating experiences that inspire and connect.

• Strategic Event Leadership:
  Develop and execute SSA Marine's annual event strategy, ensuring alignment with business and marketing goals across trade shows, conferences, executive events, and owned experiences.
• Event Planning & Execution:
  Lead all aspects of event management including venue selection, vendor negotiations, booth design, collateral, registration, sponsor ships, travel, and logistics for both in‑person and virtual formats.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with business and marketing teams to identify event opportunities that drive brand awareness, generate leads, and deepen customer relationships.
• Budget & ROI Management:
  Own the event budget from forecasting to reconciliation; track spend against performance and deliver ROI reporting.
• Brand Stewardship:
  Serve as an ambassador of SSA Marine's vision and values, ensuring a consistent brand voice and experience across all events and touchpoints.
• Content Management:
  Work closely with the communications and business teams on the development of collateral and presentation materials associated with company events.
• Event Collateral:
  Coordinate the budget and inventory for promotional and logo items for general stock, trade shows, employee events, etc. Make recommendations on appropriate gift and promotional items as appropriate.
• Data & Insights:
  Deliver post‑event reports with data‑driven insights and recommendations to continuously optimize SSA Marine's event strategy.
• As‑Needed Event Support:
  As directed by company leadership, provide support and coordination for other corporate activities and events (holiday party, summer picnic, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Bellevue, WA

$80,000.00 - $