Job Overview & Responsibilities:
The Manager, Marketing Events is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and performance analysis of external-facing events—such as trade shows, partner events, webinars, and customer engagements—that support brand visibility, lead generation, and pipeline acceleration. This role oversees the entire event lifecycle from concept to post-event analytics, ensuring seamless execution and measurable business impact. In addition to executing high-quality events, this role manages staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to support successful logistics, communications, and post-event lead handling. The Manager, Marketing Events works cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and OEM partners to align event activities with business goals and ensure optimal ROI.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate or enterprise-level event planning, preferably in a B2B tech, government, or VAR environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-channel events that drive measurable business impact.
• Experience working with OEM marketing programs and MDF-funded events (e.g., Oracle, Red Hat).
• Leadership and supervisory work experience.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar credential is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong project management and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with executive stakeholders and external partners.
• Knowledge and expertise in event tools and platforms (e.g., Cvent, Splash, Eventbrite, Zoom/Webinar platforms).
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret event metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Creative thinker with high attention to detail and a customer-first mentality.
• Proactive and flexible team player comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high performing team.
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