Events Director at Astera Labs

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Negotiation Skills, Creative Engagement, Communication Skills, Digital Event Platforms, Team Collaboration, Logistics Coordination, Social Media Strategy, Brand Representation, Customer Experience, Event Technologies, Detail Orientation, Time Management

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. We are looking for an experienced and creative Events Director to lead a team of event marketers to deliver excellent Tier 1, 2 and 3 events for Astera Labs, supporting product launch and demo showcases. Key Responsibilities: Design and execute repeatable and innovative events programs Develop and implement events plans, identifying event objectives, key deliverables, and detailed timelines and budgets. Develop and manage event budgets, including negotiating fees and pricing, to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation. Manage timelines and deliverables and ensure critical deadlines are communicated, tracked, and met. Lead pre and post event briefings to stakeholders to measure success of marketing initiatives and develop responsive recommendations for future campaigns and events Drive internal planning while partnering with marketing, product, and sales teams on event branding, collateral, and demos. Manage the speaking opportunities program, including abstract development, submissions, management of internal approvals Ensure an impactful and consistent brand representation at all events, maintaining brand guidelines in all booth design, signage, collateral, and promotional materials. Coordinate all event logistics, including contract management, space reservation, booth layout and services, signage, set-up and tear-down, shipping, staffing, booth activations, and meeting scheduling. Drive social media strategy & execution for each event Manage vendors, including creative firms, booth builders, printing services, A/V providers, shipping services, catering services, etc. Conduct a bi-annual vendor audit with internal reporting; maintain a panel of vendors for each type of service outsourced for events Lead the swag/ gifting program, and the keepsake programs Lead the creation and maintenance of EBC and demo showcase Drive post-event recap with analysis on objectives met and recommended improvements. Drive best practices for attendee and customer experiences, promotion, branding/environmental design, customer and attendee communications, as well as other logistical details Drive the creation, maintenance and usage with event related tools like Asana, Confluence, JIRA, etc with the highest levels of hygiene and management reporting Qualifications: 15+ years’ corporate events and tradeshow experience, with a preference for background in the technology field Strong project management skills and detail orientation with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously Ability to thrive and effectively deliver in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; comfortable with changing priorities, last-minute pivots, and willing to roll up your sleeves to ‘get the job done’ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Powerpoint skills Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills Exceptionally creative approach to customer engagement Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented Ability to work collaboratively with customers, vendors, and team members; comfortable interacting with a wide range of community members, from C-level executives to engineers Knowledge of digital event platforms Strong business/office applications proficiency (eg: MS Office, Asana, Confluence) and event technologies proficiency (apps, registration, etc.) with a proven ability to pick up new software quickly Available to travel for events when needed. The base salary range is $170,000 – $200,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Events Director will design and execute innovative event programs while managing budgets and timelines. They will also coordinate logistics and ensure brand representation at all events.