ThriveCart

Event Program Manager

ThriveCart New York, NY
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About ThriveCart:

ThriveCart is a leading affiliate management, sales and checkout solution used by over 30,000 SMEs globally. ThriveCart is one of the largest GMV producers worldwide, boasting billions in annual transactions. We integrate with everything you use and have a simple, clean UI with numerous features that allow customers to build income from existing traffic and we are the highest converting cart for online businesses. Our business is growing, profitable, and backed by LTV SaaS Growth Funds, and we are looking to expand our footprint amongst online businesses.

Location: Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Event Program Manager to join our dynamic team at ThriveCart. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing high-profile events, with a primary focus on managing speakers, monitoring budgets, and ensuring exceptional event experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Program Development: Design compelling event agendas and program schedules that align with organizational goals and attendee expectations;
  • Logistics Coordination: Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual requirements, and transportation;
  • Speaker Management: Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify, invite, and confirm keynote speakers, panelists, and workshop leaders;
  • Budget Oversight: Monitor event budgets, track expenditures, and optimize spending to ensure events are delivered within financial targets;
  • Logistics Coordination: Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual requirements, and transportation;
  • Vendor Relationships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with event vendors and service providers to negotiate contracts and ensure seamless execution;
  • Attendee Engagement: Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop promotional strategies and materials that drive attendee registration and engagement;
  • On-site Execution: Oversee on-site event management, including staff coordination, attendee registration, and troubleshooting any operational issues that may arise; and
  • Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event debriefings and evaluations to analyze event success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Required Skills:

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite) is a plus.

Experience and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field;
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role;
  • Proven experience (X years) in event planning and management, with a focus on program development and speaker management; and
  • Demonstrated success in developing relationships and being the main point of contact at events.

Learn More About ThriveCart:

Our Values are:

Commit to Excellence

Find a Way

Help Each Other

Keep Growing

Data First

Our team and product are growing rapidly- we achieved YoY growth of 64% from 2022-2023, and we're

just getting started. We believe in open communication, clear goal setting, and that people do best

when they have a growth mindset and want to get things done. Our team comes from diverse

backgrounds and companies like Shopify, Salesforce, and BigCommerce, and we are running like an

independent SaaS company within a PE fund.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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