Senior Manager, Events

What You’ll Do

We seek a dynamic and experienced Senior Events Manager to join our Marketing Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing corporate events that showcase our cutting-edge technology and significantly enhance our customer experience. Your creativity in setting up engaging displays and demonstrations will offer our clients and partners a unique insight into our products and services. You'll also be responsible for managing a small team of operations team members

Location: Hybrid onsite at our San Jose office 3+ days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time

Job ID: 42342

• Lead the planning, organization, and execution of company events, including trade shows, conferences, and internal company events.
• Develop creative concepts for event displays and product demonstrations that effectively communicate our brand's message and technological advancements.
• Work closely with integrated marketing communications team to ensure event content aligns with our company’s objectives and customer needs.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, from venue selection, vendor negotiation, to onsite management, ensuring a seamless experience for both participants and staff.
• Foster relationships with partners, sponsors, and vendors to enhance event offerings and experiences.
• Create and maintain a hands-on approach in setting up displays and demonstrations, ensuring all elements are executed to the highest standard.
• Implement strategies to measure event success and gather feedback to continually improve customer experience.
• Manage the events team, setting clear objectives, and providing mentorship to encourage growth and development.
• Oversee and manage the event budget, ensuring maximized return on investment.
• ID and implement process improvements as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years  in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in event planning and management, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably in the  semiconductor or tech industry.
• Experience in experiential design preferred.
• Proven track record of creating and executing successful large-scale events.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Innovative and creative thinker, with a passion for delivering unique customer experiences.
• Hands-on experience with event technology and multimedia systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Growth mindset
• Sense of humor
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

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