Associate Manager, Events

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WHO WE ARE:  

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.   

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.  

We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location.  

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!  

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Title: Associate Manager, Events and Trade Show

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Marketing Associate Manager, Events Discipline leads the end-to-end planning, execution, and measurement of Duck Creek Technologies’ trade shows and sponsored industry conferences. The role also supports related customer, partner, and executive engagements, as well as larger internal events such as the Formation Customer or User Conference and Go-to-Market Kick-Off (GKO), as needed. Operating above the Senior Analyst level and below Manager, this individual applies strong event marketing expertise, judgment, and cross-functional coordination to deliver complex, high-visibility programs. The role supports brand awareness, demand generation, customer and partner engagement, and market presence objectives. While it has no direct people-management responsibility, the position leads event workstreams and manages internal and external stakeholders and resources to deliver successful outcomes.

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and post-event evaluation of assigned trade shows and sponsored industry conferences.
• Support related customer, partner, and executive engagements, as well as internal events such as the Formation Customer or User Conference and Go-to-Market Kick-Off (GKO), as needed.
• Develop detailed event plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, staffing, stakeholder inputs, deliverables, and execution requirements.
• Translate marketing and sales objectives into event strategies that support brand awareness, demand generation, customer engagement, partner engagement, and thought leadership.
• Manage sponsorship deliverables, exhibitor requirements, booth design and production, signage, shipping, registration, speaker support, and on-site logistics.
• Oversee attendee experience, event staffing, catering, audiovisual needs, and run-of-show execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align event strategy, promotion, campaign integration, and execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for event organizers, vendors, agencies, venues, sponsors, partners, and associations.
• Manage event budgets, including planning, expense tracking, purchase requisitions, invoice processing, reconciliation, and adherence to approved budgets.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations and Sales on registration, lead capture, sales meetings, follow-up processes, and event reporting.
• Measure event performance, including attendance, engagement, leads, meetings, opportunities, pipeline influence, stakeholder feedback, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain key event documentation, including project plans, creative briefs, production schedules, run-of-show materials, planning trackers, and post-event reports.
• Identify risks, dependencies, process gaps, and improvement opportunities, and adapt plans as needed.
• Help develop scalable event processes, templates, vendor practices, reporting standards, and planning tools.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• 3+ years of relevant Marketing experience in a prominent enterprise software company with progressive track record

PREFERRED:

• Degree preferred or equivalent years of practical job experience in a similar function or role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors:

• Knowledge of Salesforce, CRM tools like HubSpot

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to drive results through multiple cross functional teams

• Ability to solve complex problems

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing and negotiating skills

Other Requirements:

• Travel: 10 to 25%

• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location.

WHAT WE STAND FOR:  

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.  

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/. 

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Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resume

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and post-event evaluation of assigned trade shows and sponsored industry conferences.
• Support related customer, partner, and executive engagements, as well as internal events such as the Formation Customer or User Conference and Go-to-Market Kick-Off (GKO), as needed.
• Develop detailed event plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, staffing, stakeholder inputs, deliverables, and execution requirements.
• Translate marketing and sales objectives into event strategies that support brand awareness, demand generation, customer engagement, partner engagement, and thought leadership.
• Manage sponsorship deliverables, exhibitor requirements, booth design and production, signage, shipping, registration, speaker support, and on-site logistics.
• Oversee attendee experience, event staffing, catering, audiovisual needs, and run-of-show execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align event strategy, promotion, campaign integration, and execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for event organizers, vendors, agencies, venues, sponsors, partners, and associations.
• Manage event budgets, including planning, expense tracking, purchase requisitions, invoice processing, reconciliation, and adherence to approved budgets.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations and Sales on registration, lead capture, sales meetings, follow-up processes, and event reporting.
• Measure event performance, including attendance, engagement, leads, meetings, opportunities, pipeline influence, stakeholder feedback, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain key event documentation, including project plans, creative briefs, production schedules, run-of-show materials, planning trackers, and post-event reports.
• Identify risks, dependencies, process gaps, and improvement opportunities, and adapt plans as needed.
• Help develop scalable event processes, templates, vendor practices, reporting standards, and planning tools.

Actual compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location, where permitted by law.

For reference, the expected salary range for this position is generally positioned as follows based on candidate location:

• 96,300 – 137,500: Candidates living in the Boston, New York City–Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, or Washington, DC metropolitan areas
• 91,700 – 131,000: Candidates living in Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, or Philadelphia metropolitan areas, or in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, or Vermont
• 87,200 – 124,500: Candidates living in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oregon, or Wisconsin
• 77,200 – 120,600: For all other U.S. locations

This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation, subject to plan terms and individual eligibility.

Final compensation will be determined based on the factors outlined above and in accordance with applicable law.

Duck Creek Technologies believes in the safe, ethical, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We may use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, identifying relevant skills, and organizing candidate information.

AI tools are used to assist—not replace—human judgment. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by a Duck Creek team member, and final hiring decisions are always made by people. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments where AI is used responsibly to enhance business processes.

Duck Creek Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with match (6% employer match up to $12,000 annually)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role and location.

The application window for this position will remain open until the role is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.