Manager, Engagement & Event Marketing
Job Summary
The Manager Engagement & Event Marketing plays a critical role in leading strategic marketing initiatives across customer engagement partner marketing and global events. This highly cross-functional and project-management-driven role requires strong coordination across internal teams external partners vendors and executive stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of high-impact programs and events.
The position oversees the planning and execution of Ventions customer and partner engagement initiatives with a strong focus on tradeshows executive events partner activations and scalable event operations. The role also supports strategic technology partnerships through collaborative marketing initiatives designed to drive awareness engagement and business growth.
Success in this role requires exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight timelines and strong operational rigor to ensure consistent execution and brand representation across all touchpoints. This role will collaborate closely with the Europe team based in Germany on events customer engagement and partner marketing initiatives.
Events & Tradeshows
Oversee end-to-end project management for all major events and customer engagement initiatives including:
Global tradeshows and industry events
Executive roundtables and invite-only dinners
Customer and partner events
Developer Conference (Automate 2026)
Demo Day 2026 (event execution)
Sales enablement and regional customer engagement events
Partner and client webinars
Key responsibilities include:
Developing scalable event processes workflows timelines and execution frameworks
Managing event logistics vendors budgets timelines and on-site operations
Coordinating internal stakeholders and cross-functional deliverables
Leading event communications planning cadences and execution readiness
Ensuring consistent brand representation and customer experience across all events
Managing employee attendance staffing travel coordination and on-site support
Driving operational excellence and post-event reporting/retrospectives
Provide leadership and support to the Global Events Manager while helping establish a scalable event management structure capable of supporting Ventions continued growth.
Customer marketing
Managing customer-focused executive events and engagement programs
Developing and implementing the Customer Advisory Board program
Driving customer advocacy initiatives including testimonials referrals reviews speaking opportunities and peer community engagement
Collaborating with Product Marketing to develop customer case studies across key industry verticals and product lines
Supporting account-based marketing initiatives targeting enterprise customers
Coordinating customer-facing campaigns and engagement activities across regions
Partner Marketing
Building managing and leading the Vention Partner Advisory Council
Developing and executing co-marketing initiatives with strategic partners including FANUC Universal Robots Franka NVIDIA and other ecosystem partners
Managing partner marketing deliverables timelines approvals and execution
Coordinating joint campaigns case studies customer success stories and partner event activations
Maximizing Ventions visibility across partner marketing channels and partner-hosted events
Developing lightweight strategic marketing plans with key partners to drive mutual awareness and pipeline opportunities
Increasing Ventions presence and engagement within industry associations and partner networks including:
A3
AWS Partner Network
Canada Robotics Council
Rencontre Innovation Manufacturière
Robotics and manufacturing ecosystem organizations
Qualifications :
Professional Experience: 57 years of experience in B2B marketing with a proven track record specifically in corporate event marketing customer marketing and partner marketing.
Industry Background: Experience in the robotics automation manufacturing or B2B tech/SaaS sectors is highly preferred.
Education: Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans bi-annual employee reviews and mentorship program
- Professional development: Continuous training in performance management inclusive leadership leadership operating model team building and giving/receiving feedback
- Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews inclusive policies and a Womens Employee Resource Group offering networking mentorship and quarterly learning sessions.
- Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model allowing you to work from home on select days.
- Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
- Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
- Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off employee summit quarterly happy hours and department events.
- Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
What to Expect in Your Interview
- Initial Call
- Meet the Team
- Case or take-home interview
- Decision & Offer
Were committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage please let us know well ensure you have what you need to succeed.
Professional Growth & Development
Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:
- In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
- Quarterly management training on topics ranging from Giving & Receiving Feedback to Building high-performing teams to Developing your own Leadership model
- Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
- Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
- Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at Vention
When you join Vention you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives. Together were building a workplace where everyone belongs feels valued and can achieve extraordinary results.
We celebrate differences in ideas in experiences and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity career growth and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Ventions culture
Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Ventions culture would keep you energized See our full culture guide here.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their w ... View more