Senior Corporate Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of designated event programs, taking full ownership of planning, timelines, and outcomes.

• Organize and implement flagship events, managing session content, speakers, venues, logistics, internal communications, and on-site production.

• Execute trade shows and the quarterly virtual event series.

• Utilize and enhance established event playbooks.

• Handle logistics and execution for internal programs like Revenue Kickoff and Quarterly Company Meetings.

• Oversee event budgets, contracts, agencies, and vendor partnerships.

• Monitor expenditures against the budget and report any discrepancies.

• Collaborate with Demand Generation, Sales, Customer Success, and Campaign Managers to achieve promotion, registration targets, and post-event follow-ups.

• Track attendance, pipeline, and retention metrics.

• Communicate event impacts to senior stakeholders.

• Develop AI-assisted workflows to minimize manual operational tasks.

• Travel to events, particularly during flagship and peak event periods.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience along with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with some postgraduate education) is required.

• Practical experience in managing the end-to-end execution of large-scale events (1,000+ attendees), preferably in B2B SaaS or enterprise technology.

• Experience with trade shows, virtual events, executive or VIP programs, and internal events such as sales kickoffs.

• Strong skills in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor oversight.

• Capability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently without overlooking details.

• Ability to work autonomously and effectively represent the team to senior stakeholders, including offices of the CRO and CCO.

• Familiarity with tools such as Cvent, Splash, Notion, SFDC, Google Suite, and Slack.

• Experience collaborating with full-service event agencies and external production partners.

• Proficiency in leveraging AI in day-to-day operations and a commitment to continuous learning as tools evolve.

• Proven ability to lead projects or teams to successful outcomes.

• PMP, CMP, or similar certifications are advantageous.

• Experience in producing global events or managing logistics across multiple regions is a plus.

• Background in customer success, post-sales, retention, or related B2B software sectors is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

• Participation in Gainsight’s equity program.

• Comprehensive medical premium coverage (employee-only).

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Dental and vision insurance.

• Options for remote work.

• $10,000 lifetime fertility stipend.

• Access to coworking spaces worldwide.

• Dedicated Recharge Holidays — one long weekend each quarter.

• Opportunities for mentoring and career development.