Role Description The Events Operations Manager is responsible for providing the strategic as well as operational ownership of the planning and execution of national, regional, and local level meetings — i.e., congresses, conventions, exhibits, commercial meetings (including internal meetings), and other key company-sponsored events across all brands. - Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of national, regional, and local events and exhibits, working cross-functionally with sales, legal, compliance, marketing, and field operations to ensure alignment with business and brand goals. - Lead all non-exhibit sponsorship operations, from planning and contracting through on-site logistics and execution. - Support planning for key internal meetings and events, including National Sales Meetings, POAs, and President's Club trips. - Source and contract venues and vendors, conduct site inspections, and serve as the primary point of contact for agencies handling booth design, logistics, and execution. - Chair cross-functional teams and develop, monitor, and communicate timelines to ensure consensus on content, messaging, and overall event strategy. - Manage exhibit design and staffing, and oversee on-site logistics including registration, housing, travel, and financial reconciliation. - Select congresses and meetings to attend in partnership with brand leaders and conduct post-event evaluations to measure ROI and business impact. - Oversee the review of content and materials to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and medical guidelines, including PRC approval. - Manage event budgets, controlling costs while delivering high-quality, financially competitive outcomes. - Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and congress associations to support the company’s strategic positioning. - Develop and maintain SOPs for meetings and congresses, continually improving processes to ensure consistent, flawless execution. - Maintain transparent communication on event objectives, roles, responsibilities, and outcomes with all stakeholders. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Experience in marketing to the ophthalmic audience preferred. - Experience with ophthalmic pharmaceuticals preferred. - Experience in conference or meetings management required. - Understanding of the FDA PRC review process for promotional activities. - Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally. - Attention to detail and well-organized. - Ability to think creatively in confronting new issues and provide novel solutions. - Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and exercise sound business judgment, demonstrating critical thinking and high ethical standards, while being a team player. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write effective customer and field sales communications. - Ability to multitask, adjusting priorities as needed. - Proficiency in standard MS Office software products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. - Proficiency with Salesforce, Pardot, Airtable, and Tableau a plus. - Experience with Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, a plus. Requirements - Position Type: Remote - Travel: Up to 40%

• Serving as the primary point of contact and trusted partner for assigned clients, leading programs and events from initial planning through onsite execution. • Owning the overall coordination of programs, including timelines, deliverables, and operational details to ensure seamless execution. • Managing event budgets and financials, including forecasting, tracking expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring programs meet profitability goals. • Leading and directing cross-functional project teams by clearly communicating client goals, expectations, and business requirements. • Sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers such as hotels, audio-visual partners, DMCs, air, and other third-party vendors. • Conducting site inspections and collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to align on program strategy and execution. • Maintaining proactive, transparent communication with clients and internal partners throughout the lifecycle of each program. • Overseeing onsite event delivery, anticipating challenges, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring a high-touch client experience. • Managing VIP logistics and special projects as needed. • Supporting proposal development, renewals, and ongoing client relationships by providing operational expertise and strategic input.

Role Description Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact. The ESN is a team of entrepreneurially focused sales and account managers supporting the Maritz brand with sourcing and other event services. These independent event strategists, located throughout the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia, design and implement meeting and incentive solutions for our customers across industries in key markets around the world. This is a commission-based, independent contractor opportunity! - New account identification, development, and solicitation. - Initiation, compilation, and presentation of site selection recommendations to prospective clients. - Sales proposal development, presentation, and client negotiations. - Initiation and negotiation of applicable hotel and meeting facility contracts. - Account management and administration. Qualifications - Minimum of five years of experience in sales, preferably within the hospitality business. - Proof of LLC or Business License. - Experience in hotel buying, as well as strong knowledge of program/event budget maintenance preferred. - Knowledge of travel supplier operations, overall capabilities/range of services preferred. - Sales pipeline with detailed list of prospects to be added to the company CRM upon joining the ESN preferred. - Proven negotiation skills and prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client and supplier relationships. - Knowledge of U.S. domestic and/or international hotels and destinations preferred. Requirements - Commitment to the business while respecting independent opportunities. - Exclusion from representing organizations that provide competing solutions. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. - Paid parental leave. - 401k and tuition reimbursement. - Paid time off and year-end holiday closure. Company Description Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by calling 1-636-827-0380 or by sending an email to recruitment@maritz.com.

• Own the North America events calendar: trade shows, sponsored events, hosted dinners, roundtables, Stord Summits, and partner activations • Identify and prioritize the highest-ROI event opportunities across key North America markets and verticals and build a presence that earns attention and drives pipeline • Manage end-to-end event logistics including vendor relationships, booth design, staffing, and post-event follow-up and attribution • Develop and scale Stord's owned event strategy in North America, including the Stord Summits, executive dinners, and brand experiences that build deep relationships with prospects, customers, and partners • Partner with the EMEA Field Marketing Manager to share learnings, align on global event strategy, and build a consistent Stord field presence worldwide • Build and execute regional campaigns that generate pipeline for the North America Sales team across paid, organic, email, and partner channels • Own regional attribution and reporting; know your numbers and communicate performance clearly to Sales and Marketing leadership • Use data and pipeline signal to continuously optimize the North America field marketing mix and prioritize the highest-impact programs • Build co-marketing programs with key partners that expand Stord's reach and credibility across the region • Serve as the primary marketing partner for the North America Sales team; build a tight feedback loop between field activity and Sales priorities • Develop pre- and post-event enablement and follow-up sequences in partnership with the Customer Marketing Manager to maximize conversion from field programs • Surface regional market insights, competitive intelligence, and voice-of-customer signals back to the broader Marketing and Product teams • Support Sales with regionally relevant content, collateral, and campaign assets that reflect the priorities and language of North America buyers