Marketing Events Manager at Vusion | Chicago, IL

Marketing Events Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end event planning and vendor management for B2B marketing programs, coordinating cross-functional teams and budgets to ensure on-brand trade show participation.

Own logistics, budgeting, and post-event reporting for events.
Must-have: 3–5 years in B2B events/field marketing
Standout: Cross-functional alignment with Sales and Product Marketing

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, and regional events in the U.S.
Manage event logistics including vendor coordination, shipping, registration, booth materials, and on-site support.
Coordinate promotional materials and event assets with the marketing team.
Ensure consistent brand representation across all event touchpoints.
Collaborate with Sales to support lead-capture and post-event follow-up processes.
Work with Product Marketing and Communications to align messaging and materials.
Support speaking engagements and customer participation when applicable.
Create New Supplier Profiles and PO Numbers for Marketing Expenses in enterprise system.
Track event expenses and support budget management.
Assist in negotiating vendor contracts and ensuring cost efficiency.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in events or field marketing.
Experience supporting trade shows or corporate events.
Experience with CRM or marketing automation tools is a plus.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel within the U.S. (approximately 20–30%).

Preferred

Experience with CRM or marketing automation tools is a plus.
Growth mindset in a fast-paced environment (implied in description).

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO): 35 days PTO to enable work/life integration and promotes a culture of trust.
Health & Wellness: Eligibility for benefits starting day one, plus retirement savings plans.
Financial future: While retirement savings plans vary by country, we help you plan for your future.
Family-First Support: Navigate family challenges with our assistance, securing time for both your loved ones and self-care.
Hybrid work: Find your balance with two days working from home, three days in the office, plus the freedom to work anywhere for up to two weeks a year.
Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
Career Growth: E-learning opportunities and workshops, and global mobility potential
Commute benefits: up to $100/month per employee for commuting expenses.
Philanthropy: Our company matches employee donations up to $500 per year for causes close to your heart.

Vusion

Vusion is the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, serving over 350 major retail groups in the world.The company develops technologies that combine IoT, data, cloud and artificial intelligence to enable AI-native storesTM and power connected commerce. Vusion helps retailers transform physical stores into intelligent, efficient and adaptive environments, improving operational excellence, enabling local e-Commerce, delivering data-driven commerce, and activating in-store retail media and shopper experiences. With an integrated ecosystem built on three complementary layers (Vusion Intelligence, Vusion Connect and Vusion IoT), Vusion delivers the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) for retail, turning real-time store signals into actionable insights and measurable performance at scale.A pioneer of Positive Commerce, Vusion is committed to building a more sustainable, transparent, and human-centered retail future. The company supports the United Nations Global Compact initiative and has received a Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, the world’s reference for business sustainability ratings.

Founded in 1992

Nanterre, Île-de-France, FRA