Manager, Event Development

Centuri Group, Inc.

. Build and maintain the annual enterprise event calendar, prioritizing trade shows, industry conferences, sponsorships and customer events by market, audience and pipeline value .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management and marketing, with a focus on strategic planning, budget management, and vendor relations to drive measurable business outcomes. Proven ability to execute trade shows, conferences, and customer events while ensuring brand consistency and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Event ManagementBudget ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningB2B Marketing

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningTrade Show ExecutionSponsorship ManagementEvent Calendar DevelopmentLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationDetail-OrientedIndependent WorkCommunication

Industry Keywords

B2BIndustrialInfrastructureProfessional ServicesBrand Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain the annual enterprise event calendar, prioritizing trade shows, industry conferences, sponsorships and customer events by market, audience and pipeline value
Determine which events and sponsorships warrant investment and align with One Centuri brand and growth objectives
Set objectives and success measures for each event
Review post-event results and recommend future event investments
Manage event planning, budgets, vendors, exhibit logistics, registration and on-site execution
Track event spend and manage vendor relationships
Produce on-brand exhibits, signage, collateral and event materials with the Graphic Design Specialist
Lead Centuri’s on-site presence and ensure a consistent brand experience
Partner with Business Development to identify target customers and prospects, plan engagement and support follow-up
Track and report attendance, engagement and pipeline influence
Align events with Marketing, operating company and cross-sell priorities
Serve as point of contact for operating company presidents and leaders on event participation and sponsorship requests
Apply Centuri’s brand standards and messaging framework across events
Report to the Director of Brand & Marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of experience in event management or event marketing, ideally in a B2B, industrial, infrastructure or professional services environment
Proven track record planning and executing trade shows, conferences, sponsorships and customer events from strategy through on-site execution
Experience building event calendars and managing event budgets, with sound judgment on where to invest
Hands-on experience managing vendors, exhibit logistics and registration
Ability to connect event investment to measurable business outcomes such as pipeline and customer engagement
Strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with senior leaders, including business development teams and operating company presidents
Collaborative, detail-oriented approach, comfort working independently and willingness to travel as events require
Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
Must pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K w/ Company Match
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
Potential Bonus Opportunities
Career Development Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Weekly Payroll