The Industrial Business Unit is looking for a driven and innovative Global Strategist Event Manager to lead the BU's event strategy and manage the full cycle of on-site, off-site, and digital events. In this role, you will design and execute event strategies that align with the BU’s key performance indicators, ensuring successful delivery from concept through completion.
With a keen interest in the latest trends in digital, hybrid and in-person events, you leverage cutting-edge tools to create impactful experiences. You are a strategic thinker capable of integrating events into our Account-Based Marketing initiatives, translating high-level vision into practical, engaging events that drive customer and internal engagement. Building strong, forward-thinking relationships with both external vendors and internal stakeholders is central to your approach.Your role includes developing and owning processes that deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience while meeting business goals and keeping productivity top of mind.
As a key representative of Intralox, you will act as a brand ambassador, showcasing our unique company culture and values in every interaction.
What will you do?
- Develop and lead the Business Unit’s event strategy, including budget management and KPIs.
- Plan, execute, and analyze in-person, online, and hybrid events, ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define goals, manage speakers, budgets, and promotional strategies.
- Coordinate communication and logistics between on-site and off-site teams for seamless event execution.
- Align stakeholders, vendors, and event teams to deliver high-quality events with maximum ROI.
- Build and manage vendor relationships, including budgeting, negotiation, and compliance.
- Monitor event metrics in real-time to optimize outcomes and create post-event reports that capture key insights and performance.
- Stay informed on event industry trends and collaborate with teams to continuously refine event strategies.
Who are you?
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of strategic experience in Event Management or Marketing Communications, ideally within a B2B environment.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills, with a proven ability to lead successful, high-impact events.
- Strong leadership and collaboration abilities, with the capability to influence and manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Tech-savvy, with experience using event technology platforms and digital tools to enhance event experiences.
Data-driven mindset, with expertise in using metrics to guide real-time decisions and assess event performance post-event.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a strong listener, capable of facilitating collaboration and removing obstacles across teams.
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience managing vendor relationships, preparing, and maintaining event budgets.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and pitch ideas confidently.
- Adaptability and resilience, thriving in dynamic and changing environments.
- Willingness to travel up to 25-35%, including international travel and occasional weekend work.
What's in it for you?
- A unique opportunity to enhance your international experience while developing your expertise in event management and marketing strategy.
- Join a dynamic Industrial Marketing team that values your skills and passion, empowering you to contribute meaningfully to the Business Unit's success.
- Thrive in an inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
- Be part of a globally recognized, industry-leading brand with a proven track record of consistent financial performance.