Global Event Manager
Dremio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Own logistics planning and execution for Subsurface Live globally, our premier multi-city event series targeting platform owners, architects, and data leaders
- Manage all aspects of Iceberg Summit logistics worldwide, including vendor management, venue coordination, and attendee experience
- Oversee global tradeshow presence across all regions including booth design, vendor relationships, shipping logistics, and on-site execution
- Manage logistics for virtual events including platform selection, technical setup, and attendee experience optimization
- Develop and execute sponsorship strategies for Subsurface Live and Iceberg Summit
- Identify, negotiate, and secure event sponsors
- Manage sponsor relationships and ensure sponsor deliverables are met
- Create sponsorship packages and track sponsorship revenue against targets
- Manage global swag warehouses and inventory across multiple regions
- Oversee swag procurement, design approval, and distribution logistics
- Develop and execute corporate gifting strategies for events, customers, and prospects
- Manage vendor relationships for swag production and fulfillment
- Negotiate and manage relationships with venues, vendors, and suppliers across global markets
- Own event budgets globally and ensure cost-effective execution while maintaining quality standards
- Track and reconcile expenses across all event programs worldwide
- Partner closely with US-based demand generation and field marketing teams on event strategy and execution
- Coordinate with regional field marketing teams (EMEA, DACH, AMER) to align on event priorities
- Work with sales teams globally to ensure events support pipeline and revenue goals
- Collaborate with marketing operations on registration platforms, data tracking, and reporting
- Develop and maintain event playbooks and standard operating procedures for global consistency
- Track event performance metrics and provide post-event analysis
- Continuously improve processes to increase efficiency and impact across all regions
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in event management, preferably in B2B technology or SaaS
- Proven track record managing large-scale conferences and global tradeshow programs
- Experience developing and executing sponsorship strategies
- Experience managing swag operations, inventory systems, and corporate gifting programs
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple events simultaneously across time zones
- Experience with event technology platforms and registration systems
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (required)
- Willingness to work adjusted hours to collaborate extensively with US-based team members
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the year for event execution and site visits. Approximately 80% of this travel will be in EMEA, with the remaining 20% in North America.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the global events strategy for a high-growth technology company
- True global scope and impact from day one
- Collaborative, international team environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event managementsponsorship strategiesswag operationsinventory systemscorporate gifting programsproject managementevent technology platformsregistration systemsbudget managementevent performance metrics
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationnegotiationrelationship managementprocess improvementtime managementadaptability