Corporate Events Manager
Saab
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. • California • District of Columbia • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,600 - $234,700 per year
About the role
- Own end-to-end planning and execution of U.S. trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions
- Develop annual trade show strategy to drive business outcomes in partnership with Business Development and program leadership
- Manage booth design, logistics, shipping, installation/dismantle, and on-site execution
- Coordinate with internal global stakeholders on messaging, demos, staffing, and customer engagement
- Manage trade show budgets, timelines, vendors, and post-event reporting
- Plan and execute corporate events including facility grand openings, leadership forums, customer user groups, and internal meetings
- Ensure events align with brand standards, security requirements, and business objectives
- Lead site selection, contracts, vendor management, and on-site logistics
- Hire, onboard, and manage a Corporate Events Professional supporting corporate events
- Develop and manage annual event budgets, track expenses and ROI
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience planning and executing corporate events and trade shows, preferably in the defense industry
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-day trade shows and executive-level events
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets
- Confidence to lead cross organizational matrixed team
- Domestic travel up to 40%, can be shared with Event Coordinator; travel to Sweden 1x/year
- Experience working with the U.S. Department of War highly preferred
- Prior people management experience or demonstrated readiness to lead staff
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
event planningbudget managementvendor managementproject managementtrade show executionlogistics coordinationcontract managementROI trackingcustomer engagementmulti-day event management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skills