• Lead & Execute programs to reduce inventory and controllable losses across assigned locations • Investigate internal and external theft, bringing cases to successful resolution • Audit & Analyze store procedures using exception-based reporting and compliance reviews • Partner & Communicate with store, district, regional, and corporate teams to drive organizational goals • Optimize Security Controls to prevent shrinkage and ensure associate safety • Manage Prosecution & Restitution procedures to maximize recovery for the company

Role Description As an Event Manager, you will focus on the successful execution of Cengage events (in-person and virtual) with a focus on exceptional customer experience. Working with multiple partners across the organization, you will ensure that each event aligns with company marketing objectives and goals. This position will share event planning best practices with internal colleagues. - Provide comprehensive event logistical expertise to collaborators from planning through event execution and follow-up - Project manage all event (tradeshow, Cengage hosted & virtual) deliverables from launch through execution, including post event follow-up - Negotiate vendor agreements and complete all contractual deliverables with hotels, restaurants, decorating companies, exhibit houses, and AV partners required for each event - Track and manage all event-related expenses to ensure adherence to budget guidelines to optimize value - Support and collaborate with all Events team members throughout the year on events and department projects - Based on project, specific duties could include: - Site research & selection for hotels & restaurants to host Cengage live events - Setting up all virtual event needs including webinar platform and registration site as well as calendar invitations for rehearsals and event day - Optimizing the deployment of Cengage tradeshow assets and rented equipment to align with the specific objectives and engagement strategies of each conference - Managing group air travel & ground transportation manifests - Crafting and managing online registration platforms, lead capture and mobile apps, ensuring accurate attendee data handling and full compliance with ethical standards and government regulations - Coordinating and communicating logistics to internal and external partners including post-event surveys - Partnering with other Events staff to complete larger scale events as a team - Travel to Events to provide onsite management as needed Qualifications - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment - Outstanding project management skills with utmost attention to detail - Ability to multitask to meet deadlines, without breaking a sweat - Capability to work autonomously—and with a sense of urgency - Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Requires proficiency with Zoom, MS Office and Office 365 and proficiency in Excel - 3-5 years involved in planning events and tradeshows including 1-2 years specifically in virtual event planning - 3-5 years of experience negotiating contracts - BA/BS Degree or Related Work Experience of 3+ years - Experience with Event Technology (Cvent or similar) and Project Management Technology (Workfront or similar) - Ability to travel 6-8 times per year Benefits - Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower employees - Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location - Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond base pay range Company Description Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

• Oversee student planning of 8-10 annual regional Leadership Symposia across the United States, ensuring all logistical aspects are organized, including venue selection, speaker recruitment, budgeting, and sponsorship • Organize and execute a virtual career fair each year with 20+ partners and thousands of students • Collaborate with student leaders and external partners to develop engaging event agendas and secure high-profile speakers • Build and manage detailed run-of-show plans, timelines, and budgets, and lead flawless on-site execution from setup through teardown • Manage event timelines and cross-functional coordination, ensuring all stakeholders—including Marketing—are aligned from planning through execution • Manage vendor, venue, and sponsor relationships, negotiating logistics and resolving issues in real time • Assist in the planning and delivery of fundraising events, and bring together leading executives to fund our mission and programs • Capture and apply post-event learnings, tracking attendance, satisfaction, and other success metrics to continuously improve each event • Streamline, consolidate, and optimize all event operations to drive efficiency, leverage, and scale • Coach and motivate student volunteers to assist with Leadership Symposia and local partner events • Ensure SOF's mission, vision, and values are powerfully brought to life through every event experience

Role Description Temporal’s Global Events & Field Marketing Team is seeking a Senior Manager, Events & Field Marketing – AMER to lead the strategy and execution of our North America events and field marketing program while providing leadership and operational oversight to our field marketing teams in EMEA, APJ, and AMER. Reporting to the Global Lead, Events & Field Marketing, this role will own the North America events strategy and execution, partner closely with sales leadership across new logo, growth, and commercial segments, and ensure regional programs align to a cohesive global events and field marketing strategy. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will be responsible for building programs that drive measurable pipeline, accelerate opportunities, and contribute to revenue growth while creating consistency, best practices, and operational excellence across regions. You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Developer Relations, Product Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure events and field marketing programs deliver business impact at scale. What You’ll Do - Event Strategy Leadership: Own the North America events and field marketing strategy, including annual planning, quarterly priorities, target audiences, budget allocation, and success metrics. - Program Development & Execution: Lead the planning and execution of North America event programs, including industry conferences, trade shows, executive dinners/experiences, workshops, partner events, etc. - Sales Partnership: Partner directly with North America sales leadership across new logo, growth, and commercial segments to develop programs that generate pipeline, accelerate opportunities, and drive revenue outcomes. - Campaign Integration: Build integrated event plans in partnership with Demand Generation and Sales teams, including pre-event engagement and post-event follow-up strategies. - Budget & Investment Management: Manage the North America events budget, forecasting, vendor negotiations, contract management, and program ROI. - Regional Team Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight for Field Marketing Managers in EMEA and APJ, ensuring alignment to global objectives while allowing flexibility for regional market needs. - Global Program Alignment: Establish and maintain global field marketing frameworks, planning processes, reporting standards, and best practices across regions. - Performance Management: Conduct regular business reviews with regional field marketers to evaluate performance, share learnings, and optimize investments. - Vendor Management: Lead vendor relationships, including sourcing, statement-of-work development, negotiations, and performance management. - Operational Excellence: Develop scalable playbooks, processes, and operational frameworks that improve execution quality and consistency globally. - Analytics & Measurement: Define and track event KPIs, including attendance, engagement, pipeline generation, opportunity acceleration, influenced revenue, and overall program ROI. - Executive Communication: Present program performance, strategic recommendations, and investment plans to executive stakeholders. Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in field marketing, events marketing, or integrated marketing within B2B SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, developer tools, or enterprise technology organizations. - 4+ years of people management experience, including leading distributed teams or managing regional marketers. - Proven success building and executing field marketing strategies that drive measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes. - Deep experience managing conferences, trade shows, executive events, customer events, and field programs from strategy through execution. - Strong understanding of sales-led marketing motions, including account-based marketing and pipeline development. - Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, budgets, and timelines simultaneously. - Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across sales, marketing, partnerships, developer relations, and executive teams. - Strong analytical mindset with experience measuring program effectiveness and making data-driven investment decisions. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. - Experience with Salesforce, Marketo, event technology platforms, and marketing reporting tools is preferred. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities and ambitious goals. Travel - Approximately 30-50% travel, with heavier travel during peak event seasons and as required to support global team alignment and key event programs. Compensation - The estimated pay range for this role is $156,000 - $195,000 depending on experience and location. - This role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan. - Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Benefits - Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays. - 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision. - AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available). - Empower 401K Plan. - Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more! Additional Perks - $3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals. - $1,800 / Year Professional Enrichment (Career Development & Professional Memberships). - $1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account. - $1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment). - $74 / Month Reimbursement for Internet. - Calm App Subscription for Mental Health & Wellness. Equal Opportunity Statement Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity. 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