Global Events Principal

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Global Events Principal to lead our most highest value event initiatives globally. This individual contributor role will be the go-to lead of our owned events strategy, managing high-profile company events while ensuring brand consistency and delivering exceptional experiences for customers, prospects, and industry stakeholders.

ONCE YOU ARE HERE YOU WILL:

Strategic Event Leadership

• Own end-to-end production of our flagship event, INCENTIVIZE and its future roadshows across AMER, EMEA, APAC, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional attendee experiences.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive customer community strategy through various event formats, from large-scale conferences to intimate VIP experiences.
• Create scalable event playbooks for field and customer teams to execute in local markets, ensuring consistent brand representation globally.
• Manage and optimize the global events budget, working closely with the broader marketing team to maximize ROI.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, customer success, executive leadership, product teams, and content teams to align event strategies with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for non-marketing events across the organization, streamlining processes and optimizing vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with field marketing teams to support high-investment industry events such as NRF, OMR, and Shoptalk to ensure maximum ROI.

Brand Experience Innovation

• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for executives at industry events to enhance brand visibility within the broader tech community.
• Design and implement VIP experiences that strengthen relationships with key customers and prospects.
• Conceptualize and execute creative brand activation initiatives, including wild postings, pop-up experiences, and experiential moments.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and maintain event production standards that reflect and enhance our brand identity.
• Consolidate and manage agency relationships to optimize costs and ensure consistent quality across all events.
• Develop and document best practices for event execution across different formats and regions.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in event production, with emphasis on large-scale corporate events and community roadshows.
• Proven track record of managing flagship conferences and high-profile customer events.
• Deep understanding of owned events strategy and corporate event management.
• Exceptional project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong budget management experience with demonstrated cost optimization results.
• Creative mindset with experience in experiential marketing and brand activations.
• Excellent vendor and agency relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to travel frequently (40%+ travel required) to support events across all regions.

Desired Qualities

• Strategic thinker with ability to see both big picture and tactical details.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Comfort and ease with communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to maintain calm and focused under pressure.
• Experience with customer community building and engagement.
• Knowledge of event technology platforms and industry best practices.

Impact & Scope

This role will directly influence our:

• Brand awareness and market positioning.
• Customer community development and engagement.
• Executive thought leadership presence.
• Global event strategy and execution standards.
• Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness.
• Event budget optimization and ROI.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Learning budget and LinkedIn Learning.
• 30 vacation days.
• Remote-work abroad up to 90 days.
• In-house German language courses.
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership and BVG ticket.
• Work-Dog-Balance, your best friend is more than welcome!
• Mental health support with Nilo.health.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:

• The right attitude: modern methods and a diverse, creative workspace with an open and international culture.
• Everyone for the product: Together we create a flexible, highly scalable product with state-of-the-art technologies. We can only succeed if everyone works as a team.
• Healthy Growth: Growing our company means growing everyone in the team. We love to share knowledge and learn.
• A great environment: Flexible and family-friendly environment, bright and easily accessible offices, modern software and hardware.
• High flexibility degree: Prefer to work early or late at night? Do you have to pick up your children from kindergarten? Do you prefer working abroad? We believe in results and motivated employees.

Do you want this job?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply directly via the form below.

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