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United States · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Follett Software is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of key events that connect our brand with customers, prospects, and internal teams. This role is responsible for the strategy, planning, and flawless execution of Follett Software’s event portfolio, including national and regional trade shows, the internal Sales Kickoff (SKO), monthly webinars, and customer engagement events like user groups and advisory boards. This position plays a vital role in strengthening brand awareness, fostering customer engagement, and supporting demand generation efforts. The Events Manager ensures that every touchpoint reflects Follett Software’s commitment to educators, innovation, and community, while delivering high-impact experiences across all audience types.

Job Responsibility

  • End-to-end management of all national and regional trade shows, including vendor coordination, budgeting, event logistics, and post-event analysis
  • Ownership of Follett Software’s annual Sales Kickoff (SKO)—from initial planning to onsite execution and post-event feedback
  • Oversight of our growing webinar program, ensuring each session aligns with campaign and product priorities while engaging the right audiences
  • Support of customer experience programs, including customer advisory boards, user group events, and community-building efforts
  • Management of the Follett Software master events calendar, ensuring strategic alignment and visibility across teams
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of experience
  • Experience working collaboratively with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Customer Success and Leadership
  • Working knowledge of project management and event planning tools
  • Experience in creating and managing $600K+ event budget
  • Solid organization skills, including multi-tasking and time- management
  • Strong written and verbal communication acumen
  • Expert in the Microsoft suite of products

Nice to have

Prior experience in B2B software, edtech, or education-related industries is a plus

What we offer

  • Fully remote work
  • Subsidized healthcare plans, including orthodontic coverage, with HSA option that includes employer matching
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance, with the option to enhance coverage through voluntary plans
  • Robust Paid Time Off, including Flex PTO for salaried roles, paid parental leave, company holidays, and paid volunteer service time
  • Retirement savings with employer match, vesting every pay period
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Optional supplemental coverages, such as accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance, identity theft and credit monitoring, and legal protection services
  • Meaningful recognition and tangible rewards that celebrate achievements, fuel motivation, and recognize both individual and team success
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