Senior Manager, Global Events and Conferences

Benchmark Gensuite®

. Build and own the global event calendar 12–18 months in advance .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMason • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global event planning and execution, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, budget management, and performance measurement. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for enhanced event strategy and operational efficiency.

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Global Event Portfolio ManagementCross-Functional InfluenceAI Tools UtilizationInternational Event ExecutionBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudgetingKPI ReportingVendor ManagementContract NegotiationAudience AnalysisPipeline AccountabilityLogistics CoordinationCultural AdaptationOn-Site Execution

Soft Skills

ResilienceLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsEvent Planning SystemsData AnalyticsBudget ModelingAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSField MarketingEvent Marketing LeadershipTrade ShowsIndustry-Association ConferencesCustomer ConferencesSubscriber EngagementRetention SignalsExecutive RelationshipsComplex Regulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own the global event calendar 12–18 months in advance
Determine where the company should show up, sponsor, exhibit, speak, or host based on audience fit, pipeline potential, and brand value
Own the portfolio budget and negotiate sponsorships and contracts
Manage vendor and venue relationships across regions
Lead end-to-end planning and on-site execution for international customer conferences
Coordinate with regional leaders, local vendors, and global content and speaker teams across languages, cultures, and logistics environments
Ensure consistent brand and subscriber experience across regional conferences while adapting to local norms
Align Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Success, Partnerships, and Executive Leadership around event plans
Build event planning systems, cadences, and playbooks
Standardize the global event motion across focus regions
Define and report KPIs including pipeline, cost-per-meeting, subscriber engagement, retention signals, and executive/analyst relationship value
Use AI and automation to improve event planning, staffing, measurement, follow-up, budget modeling, and speaker/content recommendations
Reassess the event portfolio and recommend changes based on performance
Lead, coach, and develop a team of coordinators and external production, AV, and logistics partners
Build relationships with regional GMs, Sales leadership, Customer Success, and Product

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in field marketing, global events, or event marketing leadership within enterprise B2B SaaS, ideally in a complex, regulated, or technical category
Track record of owning a global, multi-region event portfolio with trade shows, industry-association conferences, and proprietary customer conferences, with real pipeline/revenue accountability
Ability to plan 12+ months ahead while remaining comfortable with on-site execution
Experience managing international, in-person events, including vendor, cultural, and logistical realities outside the U.S.
Strong cross-functional influence across Sales, Product Marketing, and Executive stakeholders
Comfort using AI tools and data for planning, budgeting, lead follow-up, and reporting
Resilient, even-keeled presence in live-event environments
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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