Events Manager

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

📋 Description

• Independently oversee and implement in-person events throughout EMEA and eventually APJ.

• Manage regional user conferences and third-party sponsorships that are under your purview.

• Direct all aspects of event logistics, including sourcing venues, negotiating contracts, coordinating with vendors, designing and setting up booths, and executing on-site operations.

• Maintain timelines, budgets, contracts, and communications with vendors for events.

• Ensure alignment and visibility among stakeholders.

• Establish and monitor metrics to evaluate event success.

• Provide post-event analysis and transform insights into enhancements for performance and ROI.

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

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

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Residing in the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, or Germany.

• At least 4 years of direct experience in event management.

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

• Experience in sourcing venues, negotiating terms, and finalizing contracts.

• Experience with budget ownership and reconciliation.

• Proficient in vendor management.

• Experience in building registration processes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead on-site event execution and make spontaneous decisions independently.

• 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.

• A curious and adaptable mindset towards adopting marketing technologies, including AI-driven tools like Claude Code.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Skilled at managing multiple simultaneous events with competing deadlines and changing priorities.

• Proven track record in managing complex events with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Proficient in Zuddl or similar registration platforms.

• Familiarity with Salesforce and Monday.com is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• 100% remote work with a global culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• In-person onboarding experience.

• 30 days of annual leave each year.

• 3 annual leave days earmarked for Grafana Shutdown Days.

• Transparent communication and regular updates company-wide.

• Autonomy and support to produce excellent work and experiment with new ideas.

• A culture of high trust and low ego.

• Approachable and transparent leadership.

• Equal opportunity employer.