Event Program Specialist

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company is the global leader in data-driven growth acceleration solutions and services for the IT channel. With 40+ years of channel expertise and a premier portfolio of editorial brands, marketing and event services, and strategic consulting, we help technology vendors, solution providers, and IT decision-makers worldwide unlock better business outcomes.

Our global audience of technology decision-makers rely on our trusted portfolio of print and digital publications to stay current with technology news and trends. Channel-focused marketing, in-demand events, partner program enablement, leadership networks, and dedicated consultants empower channel leaders with insights, connections, and strategies that propel success in the IT channel.

The Channel Company values differences because they enhance dynamic teams. We know that the confidence gap can get in the way of connecting with the best candidates. Please do not hesitate to apply – we would be honored to connect with you.

About the Role:

Are you a roll-up your sleeves and dive-in events professional? Do you love to travel and create meaningful connections with conference attendees, speakers and sponsors? The Channel Company is searching for a key contributor who will support our Event Directors in the creation and execution of exceptional conference content and event experiences. Our ideal candidate has the organizational chops to manage things behind the scenes, a knack for learning new systems, and an outgoing personality to build rapport with Advisory Board members, clients and attendees. We’re looking for someone easily able to juggle multiple priorities and flex their administrative skills. You’ll have a defined list of events where you’ll be responsible for:

• Contributing to and creating sustaining best practices in speaker and agenda management
• Researching, vetting and recommending potential speakers
• Leading all aspects of speaker coordination (agreements, communications, invoicing, prep calls, collecting speaker presentations)
• Website agenda creation and management including bio collection, posting of session descriptions
• Creation of PowerPoint decks for Sponsor Prep Calls, Onsite Housekeeping Announcements
• Coordinating with AV Team for speaker and production needs and- serve as the onsite speaker coordinator at events
• Creating all event-related surveys, reviewing feedback and implementing suggested improvements
• Updating sponsorship trackers, keeping all team members aware of what has sold and what is forecasted to sell on a regular basis – alert stakeholders to any concerns on inventory availability, challenges or potential sell-outs
• Working cross-team with all event department heads to orchestrate flawless events
• Learning additional job functions and be able to back-up team members when needed
• Researching competitive events and share findings with department heads on a regular basis
• Managing pre-event webinars as needed

Strong knowledge of MS Office and MS Teams. SalesForce and Monday.com, Alchemer experience a plus. Ability to travel up to 20% of time. WFH and flexible hours.

Benefits:

All full-time employees of The Channel Company enjoy benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, tele-health, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, paid parental leave, company matched 401k, unlimited PTO, sick time, and 15 company paid holidays. At The Channel Company we truly value work/life balance, are 100% remote, and employees enjoy flexible working hours. Beyond that, we are an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive group of employees who come together to overcome challenges and achieve best-in-class results.

* The Channel Company is licensed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV. To be considered for this opportunity, you must reside in one of these listed states.