Events Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage and execute in-person events independently, including owned regional user conferences and third-party sponsorships across EMEA and eventually APJ.

• Oversee end-to-end event logistics, which encompasses venue sourcing, negotiation, contracting, vendor coordination, booth design and setup, as well as on-site execution.

• Take charge of event project management, including timelines, budgets, contracts, and communications with vendors.

• Define and monitor event success metrics; provide post-event analysis and actionable insights to enhance performance and ROI.

• Create, review, and approve event materials, signage, collateral, presentations, and registration experiences.

• Develop and utilize AI and automation tools to enhance planning, execution, and reporting processes.

• Identify potential risks and proactively resolve issues through real-time problem-solving and decision-making on-site.

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

• Mentor junior team members, contractors, and agency partners while maintaining a hands-on approach.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be located in the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, or Germany.

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

• Proven experience in independently managing hosted conferences from start to finish and overseeing third-party conference sponsorships.

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

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

• Willingness to travel by air approximately 40 percent of the time, including long-haul trips to APJ and occasional work across APJ/AMER time zones.

• Curiosity and adaptability in embracing marketing technologies, including AI-driven tools like Claude Code.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent events with competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder events.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficient in Zuddl or similar registration platforms.

• Familiarity with Salesforce and Monday.com is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• 100% remote, global culture.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• In-person onboarding.

• 30 days of annual leave per year.

• 3 annual leave days designated for Grafana Shutdown Days.

• Transparent communication and regular updates across the company.

• Autonomy and support to produce high-quality work and experiment with new ideas.

• High-trust, low-ego culture.

• Approachable and transparent leadership.