Director, Strategic Events

Mondelēz International

Director of Strategic Events at Mondelēz International, responsible for high-impact events to support marketing and revenue growth. Leading planning, execution, and strategy to drive flawless execution across the organization.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote Worker - New Jersey • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,700 - $235,455 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Mondelez Commercial Key Events Agenda, delivering against the aligned vision of Snacking Made Right.
Manage budgets and vendor relationships, lead event teams, and analyze ROI to optimize future events.
Develops comprehensive, company-wide event strategies aligned with corporate goals, branding, and long-term objectives.
Owns annual budgeting, ensures fiscal responsibility, negotiates contracts, and maximizes ROI through detailed financial reporting and analysis.
Oversees complex, high-profile events from conception to on-site production, including venue selection, vendor management, and logistics.
Works with senior leadership, marketing, and sales teams to align event goals with business revenue and customer satisfaction.
Evaluates post-event data to assess success and improve future performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5-7 years of experience within Brand, Sales, Industry or Shopper Marketing with prior trade show management experience
3+ years in a people leadership role
Leading CPG company experience, ideally in food industry
Agency interface experience preferred
Experience interfacing with Commercial functions, Industry and Customers
Up to 50% travel required (trade shows, NSM, HQ offices, industry events, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
wellness and family support programs
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
paid leave programs
education related programs
paid holidays and vacation time

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbudget managementfinancial reportingROI analysisvendor managementlogistics managementcontract negotiationdata evaluationstrategic planningtrade show management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementanalytical thinkingcollaborationorganizational skillscustomer satisfaction focusproblem-solvingnegotiationstrategic alignment

Certifications

Bachelor's degree