Title:  Senior Manager, Events & Experiences

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Senior Manager, Events & Experiences:

The Senior Manager - Events & Experiences will be responsible for developing and leading the regional tradeshow, corporate event and experiences strategy for the Ingredients & Specialties business. This entails working collaboratively with business leaders, Marketing Managers, customers, suppliers and vendors to create unique experiences that drive both reputation and commercial success. The Senior Manager will have to lead through influence in the cross-functional execution of programs and projects assigned. 

What You'll Do:

• Develop regional strategy, budgeting, promotion and project management needed for execution of commercial tradeshows. This will include overseeing matrixed reports responsible for on-the-ground execution of those events in coordination with Regional Marketing Lead. 
• Build global Division approach to supplier and customer experiences, supporting sales and product management teams in building relationships with key stakeholders through a mix of events. Directly overseeing regional execution with advising other regional counterparts of standard processes.
• Oversee development and execution of technical events and experiences alongside Senior Manager, Content Marketing, Solution Center staff, technical teams and Industry Marketing Managers.
• Oversee executive and philanthropic events for the Division, supporting Corporate events as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science degree required; Preferably in events management 

• 8+ years’ experience managing events in a corporate environment 

• Experience working in a role where leading through influence has been key to success 

• Experience supporting business growth initiatives in a B2B environment. 

• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate. 

• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking. 

• Up-to-date with the latest trends and standard processes in marketing and measurement. 

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while successfully handling multiple projects at the same time. 

• Proven team leadership skills. 

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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