Marketing & Events Manager

About Acorn

At Acorn PLMS, we are on a mission to transform the corporate learning experience.
Our cutting-edge Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) software is powered by AI and designed to ensure that what people learn directly contributes to their exceptional performance in business.
Corporate performance and learning needs a revolution, and Acorn PLMS is the antidote.
We are the only solution that guides learners step-by-step to master the specific capabilities required for their roles, ultimately accelerating organizational performance.

Role overview

Our Vancouver office is a vital hub supporting our North American growth, and we are excited to add a dynamic Marketing and Events Manager to our growing team.
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized Marketing and Events Manager to join our team.

This role is a dynamic blend of marketing, event management, and office coordination for our Vancouver location.
You will partner closely with the Director of Demand Generation to support North American events - both in-person and virtual - including conferences and lead generation initiatives.
Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency of the Vancouver office, ensuring a smooth and vibrant workplace, and organizing team culture activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, is passionate about event coordination, and is eager to contribute to a positive workplace experience.

5 Key Capabilities

The best part… we use our Acorn software at Acorn.
We believe in the power of our Managers and Staff being aligned on the 5 capabilities needed for each role, and the level that we expect for any given role, using our Acorn AI tool to streamline this consistently across our business.
The 5 levels comprise Foundational, Developing, Proficient, Advanced and Expert.

Here are the 5 capabilities for our Marketing & Events Manager to give you an idea of what the role entails, and at the level we are looking for from it:

1. Event Logistics Management - Ability to plan, organize, and execute events and travel logistics seamlessly.
   
2. Marketing Operations - Strong administrative and reporting skills to support lead generation initiatives.
   
3. Office Management Excellence - Proven ability to manage office operations, vendors, and facility needs efficiently and create memorable team experiences
4. Attention to Detail & Organization - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
   
5. Communication & Collaboration - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors.
   

Key Responsibilities

Event Management:

• Support the execution of our North American event strategy, including managing logistics for conferences and events across Canada and the USA (note some travel will be required)
• Coordinate with vendors, manage event shipments, booth set-ups, and materials
• Book team travel including flights, accommodations, and transportation; create and share detailed itineraries
• Maintain and manage event calendars and logistics documentation

Marketing Support:

• Assist with lead generation administrative tasks, including CRM updates and website reporting
• Support campaign reporting, data entry, and follow-up activities post-events
• Help coordinate marketing collateral orders, promotional items, and shipping logistics

Office Management:

• Act as the point of contact for all Vancouver office needs, ensuring a productive, welcoming environment (currently 20px with plans to scale!)
• Plan and manage internal office events and team building activities (some recent ones - Curling and a team golf competition!)
• Manage office supplies, grocery orders, equipment needs, etc.
  
• Oversee the set-up of new desks and onboarding logistics for new hires (merch!)
• Coordinate office maintenance and repairs, ensuring health and safety compliance

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing coordination, event management, office administration, or a similar role
• Experience supporting B2B marketing and events is highly desirable.
  
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in CRM systems (e.
  g.
  , Salesforce, HubSpot) and basic website/analytics reporting is a plus
• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and the USA for event support
• Comfortable working onsite at the Vancouver office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a positive, proactive attitude

Why Join Acorn PLMS?

• Opportunity to be part of an innovative company transforming learning and performance.
  
• A dynamic, supportive, and growth-focused work environment.
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  

Location

We are open to individuals based in Vancouver, Canada.
We are an office-first company, meaning we work from our local offices the majority (if not all) of the time.
We want to create cool stuff with great people, and we know from experience that is best done through daily moments like the coffee run, walk to grab lunch, or quick huddles.

Being able to capitalize on this is key to our ongoing success and a large part of the reason we can work at the pace we do.
Please note candidates will need to be in commuting distance to our offices based in Gastown.

Applicants must have full working rights in Canada to be considered for this role.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Our recruitment process

Acorn is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
We aim to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to everyone and encourage candidates to request any accommodations needed during the application or interview stages.

About Acorn

Acorn is the hub for learning and performance for over 3 million active learners globally.
The work you do - whether that's writing lines of code, designing the layout of a dashboard, or talking to customers - helps real people grow not just professionally, but personally.
In the space of 10 years, we've grown to a global platform in the heart of many major organizations' ecosystems.

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