Events Manager

This role is based in our  240 Blackfriars office.

Are you a seasoned event professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences Do you thrive in a fast-paced global environment where creativity collaboration and innovation are key If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Event Manager for the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution

• Lead the planning execution and post-event analysis of regional events across the EMEA region with a primary focus on the EMEA Canalys Forum in Barcelona.
• Deliver five-star event experiences tailored to senior-level audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define event goals themes and target audiences ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Budget Management

• Oversee a budget exceeding $2 million ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic allocation of funds.
• Monitor and report budget status to the department head and VP of Events ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Define and implement KPIs to measure event success and impact ensuring continuous improvement.

P&L Impact

• Leverage data insights to make informed resource allocation decisions.
• Understand and communicate the impact of events on overall company performance.

Vendor Management and Negotiation

• Source evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts to optimize costs and maintain quality.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for supplier issues fostering strong relationships and addressing concerns promptly.
• Identify potential risks associated with events and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Skills

• Event Expertise: Proven experience in B2B event management with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the technology sector.
• IT Channel Knowledge: Familiarity with the IT channel ecosystem including MSPs SMBs resellers VARs distributors vendors and media.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in event management software and apps with the ability to integrate in-person and digital event formats seamlessly.
• Project Management: Strong skills in budgeting vendor management and full event project management.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful solution-oriented and highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across global time zones adapt to non-standard hours and travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Creativity: Innovative event planning and marketing strategies focused on driving engagement and results.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience in B2B event management preferably in the technology sector.
• Strong commercial awareness of the IT industry and its ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior event executives and established supplier relationships.
• A track record of delivering high-quality events under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated committed and eager to learn and develop new skills.

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

TechTarget Inc. doing business as Informa TechTarget including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race colour sex (including pregnancy) age national origin or ancestry ethnicity religion creed sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable federal state or local law.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time