Marketing Manager, Events & Tradeshows - HYBRID / Charlotte

Position Title: Marketing Manager, Events & Tradeshows - HYBRID / Charlotte

Reports To: Director of Strategic Engagement

Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases

Marketing Manager, Events & Tradeshows

CCL Hospitality Group is a dining and support services company serving senior living communities nationwide. We are committed to providing the best possible hospitality experiences to our consumers, clients, and leaders.
We want you to join our team! You'll be part of a best-in-class team that prioritizes work/life balance, offers competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, and paid time off. With support from leadership, you can develop your skills and build a career with CCL. Our leadership team believes in taking care of our people, and that has become the cornerstone of our success.
When you are a CCL team member, you will have an impact on the lives of residents and their families by making each day exceptional for them. Click here for more information about CCL Hospitality Group.

Summary:

CCL Hospitality Group is looking for a Marketing Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact events - including tradeshows, client activations, and internal meetings. This role is perfect for a strong project manager who brings energy, creativity, and precision to event planning and execution.

You'll work closely with our sales, corporate support, and operations teams to ensure we show up in meaningful, brand-aligned ways at events that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of tradeshows and conferences, client-facing events, and internal company events-including strategy development, pre and post-event planning, budget tracking and management, logistics, vendor coordination, branded materials and collateral, and on-site support. You'll manage all aspects of these events from end to end, ensuring each one is aligned with business priorities, reflects our brand, and delivers a strong experience for attendees.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders - including sales, corporate support and operations teams - to align messaging, coordinate deliverables, and ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all touchpoints.

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry associations and event organizers, staying informed of relevant sponsorship and speaking opportunities, and helping to shape how we show up in the marketplace.

• Maintain and evolve event planning infrastructure, including a master event calendar, working timelines, checklists, playbooks, and post-event workflows to drive clarity, scalability, and process consistency.

• Track event budgets, ensuring all expenses align with forecasted costs, vendor contracts are adhered to, and resources are allocated efficiently across event types.

• Support a process of continuous improvement across all events, including leading after-action reviews, capturing feedback, analyzing performance, and identifying opportunities to enhance our strategy, execution, and impact over time.

• Support broader marketing initiatives and special projects as needed, contributing to campaigns, brand initiatives, and cross-functional efforts beyond events.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in event planning, tradeshow execution, or marketing project management, preferably in a B2B environment
• Demonstrated success in owning and executing events from strategy through post-event
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Confident communicator and collaborator with experience working across departments and with external partners
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and lead through execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with event or project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) is a plus
• Willingness to travel (approximately 50%) to support on-site execution at key events

Apply to CCL today!

CCL is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at CCL are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CCL maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1420181

CCL Hospitality Group

Nicholas Henderson

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