Senior Trade Show and Event Manager

Posted 4 days ago

Apply Now

Resume Score

Check how well your resume matches this job before you apply.

Sign in to check score

About the role

  • Senior event manager delivering trade shows, conferences, and ConneXions events for Calix’s broadband technology platform. Managing logistics, vendors, budgets, and post-event ROI.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute the strategic third-party events program across trade shows and conferences
  • Execute assigned events and trade shows end-to-end, including booth selection, catering, vendor coordination, supply procurement, on-site setup, budget tracking, and post-event analysis
  • Oversee on-site event logistics, venue selection, audiovisual needs, transportation, and hotel room blocks
  • Develop and manage run-of-show plans, event schedules, and timelines
  • Manage event registration, ticketing, attendee lists, and RSVPs
  • Use Cvent and internal software systems to manage registration, communications, and event logistics
  • Place and track event supply orders through warehouse and inventory systems
  • Manage multiple concurrent events and coordinate with sales, field marketing, product marketing, vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners
  • Support contract negotiation and serve as the primary contact for event-related communications
  • Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices, vendor payments, expense reconciliation, and financial documentation
  • Drive post-event ROI measurement, attribution, lead tracking, pipeline impact, and engagement metrics
  • Analyze attendee feedback and performance data and create post-event recaps and recommendations
  • Ensure timely follow-up and lead handoff to sales

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of relevant experience executing trade shows, conferences, and events, focused on hands-on logistics and delivery
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%–40%, including evenings and weekends
  • Strong project management skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage aggressive timelines across multiple priorities
  • Ability to perform professionally in high-pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Advanced knowledge of Cvent preferred
  • Experience with additional event management platforms is a plus
  • CMP or similar industry certification is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
  • Bonus eligibility as part of the total compensation package
  • Fully remote work arrangement

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$124,200 - $238,100 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

Report this job

Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.