Global Events Manager

EdgeConneX•Herndon, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do. Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers. Based in our Herndon, Virginia HQ, this role will support initially our US events calendar but expanding out into global events with career prospects to grow with the role. This requires 80% travelling and can be a hybrid role with the right candidate. The ideal candidate brings strong B2B event experience, preferably within data centers or digital infrastructure space but open to listen to candidates from other industries. This individual must demonstrate proven track record of delivering first class events with proof of significant attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management or related field
5+ years of B2B event management experience
Experience in data center, digital infrastructure preferred but not essential
Ability to run multiple events simultaneously with strong experience in high end events with a budget at $4m+
Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
Experience with Creative & CRM and marketing automation platforms (Hubspot, Cvent, Canva plus other relevant apps)
Portfolio of events managed (size, budget, scope)
Documented examples of event ROI/success
References validating execution excellence
Examples of post-event performance reporting
Demonstrated experience securing executive-level meetings through event strategy
Coordinating international industry events and training programs
Strategic thinking with operational excellence
Data-driven decision making
Strong communication and executive-level professionalism
High accountability and ownership mindset
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, hyper growth environment
Ability to work with some supervision but takes initiative
Values culture and behaviours in an organisation
Ready to ‘roll up sleeves’ and ‘hit the road running’
Personal brand and professionalism non negotiable

Nice To Haves

Community/Nonprofit event experience – Bonus
AI platform knowledge – Bonus
A language - Bonus

Responsibilities

Support in the development of a comprehensive annual event strategy
Track and monitor our industry events ensuring we are where we should be or suggestions to explore others
Support in the management of our industry, customer and internal events across the globe.
Own end-to-end event execution including contracts, budgeting, vendor management, creative designs, shipping, travel coordination, and on-site management
Manage relationships with event organizers, venues, production agencies, and industry partners
Support in the coordination of cross-functional alignment with our teams across the organisation
Track and report event ROI
Deliver post-event reporting within defined timeframes
Provide quarterly event performance dashboards to leadership
Develop and manage annual event budget
Negotiate contracts to maximize ROI
Ensure accurate forecasting and expense tracking
Ensure consistent brand representation across all industry events
Manage all the deliverables of creatives to all events
Elevate executive visibility through speaking opportunities and panel participation