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Job Summary:
The Manager, Digital Experiences will be a key driver of Zendesks digital event strategy, producing compelling global digital events that align with our brand and enhance customer and prospect engagement. This role is responsible for end-to-end digital event program management, overseeing content development and format recommendations, audience engagement strategies, and performance analysis to ensure our events continuously improve and achieve measurable success. This position requires a strategic thinker with a data-driven approach who can collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful digital experiences.
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Responsibilities:
- Help design and execute Zendesks global digital event strategy, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and brand objectives. Stay up-to-date on industry trends to innovate and differentiate our event offerings.
- Manage the setup and production of digital events from planning through execution, including webinars, virtual conferences, and interactive online sessions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional attendee experiences.
- Serve as the program manager for key digital events, including establishing timelines, managing budgets, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks. Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on objectives, content, and target audiences.
- Analyze performance data and key metrics to assess the impact of digital events and drive continuous improvement. Develop insights and recommendations to optimize engagement, reach, and ROI.
- Design and implement strategies to foster attendee engagement and interactivity before, during, and after digital events. Leverage feedback and data to refine and enhance engagement tactics.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, customer success, and sales teams to ensure digital events support Zendesks business goals. Partner with creative teams to align event content and visuals with Zendesks brand identity.
- Establish KPIs for digital events and create comprehensive reports on event outcomes. Present key findings and actionable insights to leadership to inform strategic decisions.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years in digital event production, program management, or digital marketing within a fast-paced, global organization.
- Demonstrated success in producing large-scale virtual events and managing end-to-end digital experiences. Familiarity with digital event platforms and engagement tools such as On24, Splash, Cvent, Bizzabo or Stova. BigMarker experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with an ability to align digital event efforts with broader marketing and business objectives.
- Quick to problem solve and ability to swiftly address any potential live disruptions on digital livestreams and broadcasts.
- Proficiency in using analytics tools to assess event performance and make data-informed decisions. Experience with metrics tracking and reporting for digital events.
- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively with internal teams, partners, and vendors.
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The US annualized base salary range for this position is $109,000.00-$163,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.
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