Field and Events Manager

Schellman is a Top 50 CPA firm and a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, specializing in security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications. As one of the largest cybersecurity assessment firms in the U.S., Schellman is an accredited multi-framework ISO Certification Body, a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor, a leading FedRAMP 3PAO, and the first assessment firm authorized as a CMMC C3PAO. Our expertise lies in delivering best-in-class cybersecurity and IT audits and attestations. Recognized as a Great Places to Work, a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work, we prioritize our employees through our core value: People Come First.

About the Role

The Field and Events Manager is a high-impact role responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing Schellman's live and virtual events—including client events, industry conferences, and internal sales and marketing initiatives. You will own the end-to-end event strategy, ensuring every touchpoint reflects Schellman's brand and drives measurable outreach, pipeline, and engagement outcomes. This role partners closely with Marketing, Sales, and external vendors to bring Schellman's market presence to life.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an event strategy that supports Schellman's revenue, operational, and outreach objectives across trade shows, conferences, webinars, and client-facing events, including building and executing a metric and analysis plan to measure impact and ROI.
• Gather and evaluate meeting or event requirements, researching and recommending venues or channels that meet physical, functional, and brand requirements.
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor network, negotiating and managing contracts for catering, promotional resources, AV/technology, and other event support services.
• Oversee all pre-event activities, including attendee registration, transportation, accommodations, meals, and technology setup, ensuring seamless execution from planning through onsite delivery.
• Conduct rehearsals and system checks of all equipment and connectivity to guarantee flawless execution of live and virtual events.
• Manage event budgets, ensuring events stay within cost projections, and prepare periodic management reports on spend and performance.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess effectiveness, gather insights, and drive continuous improvement in future event planning.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Subject Matter Experts to align event initiatives with broader go-to-market goals and ensure consistent messaging and branding.

Requirements

• Demonstrated event strategy experience, including ROI analysis, lead tracking, and building and measuring reportable metrics.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing both live and virtual meetings/events, ideally within a professional services, technology, or B2B environment.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing event budgets to stay within cost projections.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent events, timelines, and logistics without sacrificing quality.
• Proficiency with event management platforms, virtual event technology, registration systems, and standard office/collaboration tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can adapt event strategy to evolving business needs.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support onsite events and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event planning or management as an individual contributor.

Schedule

This role requires travel as needed to support onsite events and vendor relationships. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs, including in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings.