Global Events Planner

EdgeConneX

Herndon, VA, United States
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B2b event experience
End-to-end event execution
Vendor management
** EdgeConneX is seeking a Global Events Planner to manage and expand its events calendar, focusing on B2B engagements primarily in the data center and digital infrastructure sectors. The role involves significant travel and requires a proven track record in event management, particularly with high-budget events. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports initially US events but expands to global events with career prospects, requiring 80% travel and offering a hybrid work arrangement.
  • Key responsibilities include owning end-to-end event execution, managing vendor relationships, tracking event ROI, and ensuring consistent brand representation.
  • The company fosters an inclusive environment where embracing differences enhances innovation and employee experience.

Matching Summary

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** EdgeConneX is seeking a Global Events Planner to manage and expand its events calendar, focusing on B2B engagements primarily in the data center and digital infrastructure sectors. The role involves significant travel and requires a proven track record in event management, particularly with high-budget events. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • B2B event experience
  • end-to-end event execution
  • vendor management
  • contract management
  • event ROI tracking
  • brand representation

Nice-to-have

  • strategic thinking
  • data-driven decision making
  • executive-level professionalism
  • thrive in fast-paced environment
  • community/nonprofit event experience
  • AI platform knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management or related field
  • 3+ years of B2B event management experience
  • Experience with high-end events with a budget at $4m+
  • Portfolio of events managed
  • Documented examples of event ROI/success
  • References validating execution excellence
  • Examples of post-event performance reporting
  • Demonstrated experience securing executive-level meetings
  • Coordinating international industry events

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