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Description

Events Marketing Manager (Contract)

The Challenge

We are seeking a strategic, metrics-driven Events Marketing Manager to lead the execution of high-impact brand experiences for a leading enterprise technology organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing events that engage customers, prospects, and partners while driving significant pipeline growth and brand awareness.

The ideal candidate has a passion for creating exceptional event journeys—from immersive tradeshows to complex multi-day conferences—and thrives in a fast-paced environment where cross-functional collaboration and innovation are key. You will work closely with marketing, sales, and executive stakeholders to manage end-to-end planning and continuously optimize event performance.

The Mission

As a core member of the Events team, you will support the strategy and execution of a global event portfolio:

+ Flagship Proprietary Conferences: Drive the planning and execution of large-scale events, including annual Sales Kickoffs (SKO) and flagship customer conferences. Responsibilities include vendor/venue management, keynote and breakout oversight, sponsor relations, and overall attendee experience.

+ Third-Party Tradeshow Management: Lead the company’s presence at Tier 1 industry events, overseeing project management, internal enablement, onsite execution, and post-event reporting.

+ Community & Customer Events: Support the planning of community engagement initiatives, including User Groups and Thought Leadership events, as well as roadshow activations.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal Field Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful event presence. Manage budget allocations and collaborate with leadership on event goals and metrics.

+ Experiential Activations: Develop creative onsite and virtual experiences that engage attendees and reinforce the brand identity.

+ Performance Tracking: Utilize tools such as Salesforce and PowerBI to measure event ROI and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Requirements

The Profile

You are:

+ A Collaborative Leader: A team player with strong initiative and the ability to solve problems in high-pressure environments.

+ Detail-Oriented: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

+ A Skilled Negotiator: Experienced in vendor negotiation, logistics coordination, and strict budget management.

+ Adaptable: Comfortable working in a lean environment with tight deadlines and willing to work non-standard hours as needed.

+ Travel-Ready: Able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally.

Your Experience Includes

+ 8–10 years of B2B event management experience, with a heavy focus on large-scale conferences and third-party tradeshows.

+ Specific in-house experience at an enterprise technology company.

+ Proven success managing Tier 1 industry event presences.

+ Hands-on experience with internal sales events (SKOs), including content and catalog management.

+ Strong background in Marketing Strategy and managing sponsored event programs.

+ Expertise in using Salesforce and other marketing tools to track and report on performance.

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