Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of managing and executing in-person events across EMEA, with potential expansion to APJ.

• Oversee all aspects of event logistics, which includes venue selection, negotiation, contracting, vendor coordination, booth design, setup, and on-site execution.

• Manage event projects, including timelines, budgets, contracts, and vendor communications.

• Establish and monitor success metrics for events; provide post-event analysis and actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Develop, review, and approve event materials such as signage, collateral, presentations, and registration processes.

• Utilize and enhance AI and automation tools to streamline planning, execution, and reporting.

• Proactively identify risks and address issues through real-time problem-solving and decision-making on-site.

• Collaborate with teams in marketing, sales, product, and regional operations.

• Mentor junior team members, contractors, and agency partners while remaining actively involved in projects.

• Negotiate with vendors and apply sound budgetary and commercial judgment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, or Germany.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in direct event management.

• Complete ownership experience of hosted conferences and sponsorships for third-party conferences.

• Proficient in venue sourcing, negotiation, contracting, budget management and reconciliation, vendor oversight, registration setup, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation.

• Experience as the primary on-site lead for in-person events.

• Willing to travel by plane approximately 40% of the time, including long-haul travel to APJ and occasional work across APJ/AMER time zones.

• Curious and adaptable with a willingness to embrace new marketing technologies, including AI-driven tools like Claude Code.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous events with overlapping deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Experience managing complex events involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Effective problem-solving skills and sound decision-making capabilities.

• Proficient in Zuddl or similar registration platforms.

• Familiarity with Salesforce and Monday.com is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• Fully remote work environment with a global culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• In-person onboarding experience.

• 30 days of annual leave each year.

• 3 annual leave days designated for Grafana Shutdown Days.