Senior Events Manager

About the opportunity

Strategy and event delivery

• Develop event strategy aligned with marketing and sales objectives; own planning, logistics, execution, and post-event analysis.
• Oversee trade show booths, sponsorships, and marketing activations; manage staffing, speakers, and audience engagement.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, vendors, and trade show organizers, partnering with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Executive teams.
• Lead internal teams through pre-event planning, execution, and post-event follow-up.

Operations and measurement

• Manage budgets, contracts, vendor negotiations, and cost efficiency; oversee venues, exhibit design, travel coordination, and on-site execution.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and risk management protocols.
• Develop KPIs, report on attendee feedback and pipeline contribution, and recommend improvements to future events.
• Innovate event experiences to strengthen engagement and return on investment.

What you'll need

• 8+ years of event strategy, trade show management, and corporate event planning experience; SaaS-based B2B technology experience is preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, high-visibility events with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, complex logistics, and budget management expertise.
• Experience in cost optimization and financial reconciliation; strategic problem-solving and real-time decision-making under pressure.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; ability to influence stakeholders and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Expected travel is 25%, but may increase or fluctuate based on business needs.