Senior Events Manager

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement event strategies for VAST Data’s trade shows, conferences, and Forward portfolio.

• Oversee the entire event execution process, which includes strategic planning, budgeting, content development, speaker coordination, sponsorship acquisition, vendor management, production, logistics, registration, onsite operations, and post-event follow-ups.

• Assist in the planning and execution of Forward, VAST Data’s premier user conference.

• Design the conference experience for Forward, including the agenda, content, speaker lineup, customer engagement, networking opportunities, and attendee journey.

• Enhance trade show outcomes by managing the event calendar, developing sponsorship strategies, planning booth programs, curating event experiences, and fostering sales engagement.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among sales, marketing, product teams, customer advocacy, demand generation, public relations, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with agencies, venues, production and A/V teams, fabrication partners, registration providers, and other vendors.

• Create and oversee event plans, budgets, timelines, and measurable success metrics.

• Utilize insights from post-event evaluations and stakeholder feedback to enhance programs and scale successful initiatives.

• Develop scalable processes for events, improve operational efficiencies, and elevate the quality and consistency of the event experience.

• Advance Forward’s event methodology, processes, and operational framework.

• Foster cross-functional partnerships and act as a strategic partner for events.

• Lead pre- and post-event meetings and convert insights into actionable improvements.

• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while managing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in event marketing or corporate event management, with substantial exposure to trade shows, conferences, and complex proprietary events.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-day events involving numerous internal and external stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in managing trade show programs, sponsorships, booth activities, vendors, and onsite operations.

• Background in planning and executing user conferences, customer events, executive programs, or similar flagship corporate events.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse vendors and partners, including production, A/V, venues, agencies, fabrication, registration, and other event suppliers.

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.

• Capacity to handle multiple complex projects concurrently while ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and business goals.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and collaborate across various functions and organizational levels.

• A creative problem-solver capable of quickly adapting, identifying opportunities, and implementing practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and adept at working independently while maintaining alignment among remote and geographically dispersed teams.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to link event strategy and execution to measurable business outcomes.

• Experience in a high-growth technology setting is desirable.

• Willingness to travel up to 40%, including occasional international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Willingness to travel up to 40%, including occasional international travel.