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CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Must have and preserve required licenses
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to travel as required by business

This role sits at the center of CBIZ Technology's growth strategy, leading the planning, execution, and optimization of divisional marketing events and integrated campaigns that drive brand awareness, client engagement, partner relationships, and pipeline growth. The Event Marketing Manager serves as a strategic partner to technology practice leaders, sales teams, and vendor partners, owning the full lifecycle of in-person and virtual events while ensuring every initiative is aligned to business objectives and measurable outcomes.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused events, including conferences, trade shows, executive dinners, webinars, sponsorships, roadshows, and client-facing programs.

• Develop and manage integrated event marketing campaigns, including registrations, email communications, digital promotion, social media, content assets, and post-event follow-up.
• Partner with Technology practice leaders, sales teams, and business development professionals to align event strategies with growth objectives and pipeline goals.
• Manage vendor and alliance partner relationships, including sponsorship opportunities, co-marketing initiatives, MDF programs, and event deliverables.
• Coordinate all aspects of event execution, including logistics, venues, speakers, agencies, attendee experiences, budgets, contracts, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop event messaging, presentations, collateral, promotional materials, and client communications.
• Track event performance, lead generation, pipeline contribution, and return on investment to measure business impact and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure timely lead follow-up and nurture activities by coordinating with sales and marketing teams before, during, and after events.
• Manage multiple event and campaign initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, consistency, and alignment with CBIZ brand standards.
• Stay informed on technology, marketing, and event industry trends to continuously enhance program effectiveness and attendee engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, event management, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in B2B marketing, event marketing, demand generation, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events within a technology, professional services, or business-to-business environment.
• Strong understanding of event-driven demand generation, lead management, campaign development, and pipeline reporting.
• Experience working closely with sales leadership, business development teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, sponsorships, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement), Asana, Canva, webinar platforms, event management systems, and related marketing technologies.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

This role sits at the center of CBIZ Technology's growth strategy, leading the planning, execution, and optimization of divisional marketing events and integrated campaigns that drive brand awareness, client engagement, partner relationships, and pipeline growth. The Event Marketing Manager serves as a strategic partner to technology practice leaders, sales teams, and vendor partners, owning the full lifecycle of in-person and virtual events while ensuring every initiative is aligned to business objectives and measurable outcomes.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused events, including conferences, trade shows, executive dinners, webinars, sponsorships, roadshows, and client-facing programs.

• Develop and manage integrated event marketing campaigns, including registrations, email communications, digital promotion, social media, content assets, and post-event follow-up.
• Partner with Technology practice leaders, sales teams, and business development professionals to align event strategies with growth objectives and pipeline goals.
• Manage vendor and alliance partner relationships, including sponsorship opportunities, co-marketing initiatives, MDF programs, and event deliverables.
• Coordinate all aspects of event execution, including logistics, venues, speakers, agencies, attendee experiences, budgets, contracts, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop event messaging, presentations, collateral, promotional materials, and client communications.
• Track event performance, lead generation, pipeline contribution, and return on investment to measure business impact and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure timely lead follow-up and nurture activities by coordinating with sales and marketing teams before, during, and after events.
• Manage multiple event and campaign initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, consistency, and alignment with CBIZ brand standards.
• Stay informed on technology, marketing, and event industry trends to continuously enhance program effectiveness and attendee engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, event management, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in B2B marketing, event marketing, demand generation, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events within a technology, professional services, or business-to-business environment.
• Strong understanding of event-driven demand generation, lead management, campaign development, and pipeline reporting.
• Experience working closely with sales leadership, business development teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, sponsorships, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement), Asana, Canva, webinar platforms, event management systems, and related marketing technologies.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.