<p>Are you an innovative and experienced events leader with a passion for collaborating to create unparalleled experiences? Do you have a vision for how a holistic events strategy can propel brand awareness, create strong customer advocacy and drive demand? Are you known to "roll-up your sleeves" and do whatever it takes to ensure an event is phenomenal (not just successful)? Does world-class execution describe your operational style? If you're that person, we want you to join our team!</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Events Manager (Tradeshows) for a temporary contract position running from late October through February. Reporting to the VP, Global Events this role will support the planning and execution of Talkdesk's presence at industry events and sponsorships. The Events Manager will be responsible for delivering high-impact tradeshow experiences that drive awareness, education, and customer engagement, while ensuring flawless execution and measurable ROI.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of industry tradeshows and key sponsorships, ensuring alignment with business goals around awareness, pipeline generation, and customer engagement. </li><li>Set up and lead weekly cross-functional planning meetings to align stakeholders, foster collaboration, and drive ongoing progress. </li><li>Develop and manage integrated project management plans across multiple workstreams. </li><li>Own exhibit design, layout, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and staffing coordination. </li><li>Manage all logistics including travel, attendee approvals, presentations, communications, event promotion, food & beverage, and onsite requests. </li><li>Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to maximize pipeline impact and deliver qualified leads. </li><li>Track, measure, and report on event performance and ROI, providing recommendations for optimization. </li><li>Successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, often under tight timelines. </li><li>Travel required for onsite event execution and vendor management. </li></ul> <p>Experience and Skills Required:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of post-pandemic experience managing events, with a strong focus on tradeshows, in a corporate environment. </li><li>Proven expertise in event planning and execution, including vendor management, sponsorships, and speaker coordination. </li><li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders. </li><li>Excellent vendor negotiation skills with a focus on staying within budget. </li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities, and project management skills. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Demonstrated success in driving measurable pipeline impact through events. </li><li>Highly organized, self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic. </li><li>Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) required. </li></ul>