Event Manager

Summary

Join Neo4j as our Events Manager, Corporate Marketing! In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of 10+ global third-party events and tradeshows annually. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure events align with our brand and marketing objectives. The ideal candidate is a marketing strategist with tech industry experience, capable of elevating brand presence and managing events from start to finish. You will manage all event logistics, including staffing, exhibit design, agency management, and lead management. This position requires strong project management, communication, and analytical skills, along with a positive and collaborative attitude.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in event marketing, preferably within the tech or B2B space
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead large-scale, multi-faceted events and tradeshows from concept to execution in a fast-paced environment
• Proven success managing multiple, concurrent projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of marketing strategy and brand storytelling through live experiences
• Collaborative and diplomatic communicator who can influence without authority and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a calm demeanor under pressure—able to “show up with a smile” and bring others along with enthusiasm
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to shift gears quickly and prioritize in response to business needs
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support event execution
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate event effectiveness and turn insights into action
• Passionate about elevating the brand experience and delivering memorable, engaging events

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, manage, and execute 10+ third-party events and tradeshows annually—including all logistics, staffing coordination, ancillary activities, exhibit design, signage, agency management, lead management, and messaging
• Own end-to-end project management of events from planning through post-event analysis and lead clean-up/upload, balancing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
• Partner closely with regional teams and DevRel to align roles and responsibilities, prioritize overlapping demands, and ensure a cohesive execution strategy across geographies
• Act as a collaborative bridge across cross-functional teams including technical/product marketing, regional marketing, product management, procurement, finance, marketing ops, partner marketing, channels, and PR/analyst relations
• Provide a global point of view and demonstrate strategic decision-making that aligns with broader marketing goals and brand experience standards
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with stakeholders at all phases—pre-event planning, real-time on-site coordination, and post-event debriefs
• Champion consistent brand presence by aligning event strategy and creative execution with corporate messaging and customer journey touchpoints
• Collaborate with the social media team to drive engagement through content before, during, and after events
• Deliver detailed post-event reports featuring both quantitative metrics (attendance, booth traffic, leads, engagement) and qualitative feedback gathered through internal surveys and stakeholder input
• Support budgeting efforts including tracking expenditures, reconciling invoices, forecasting spend, and ensuring event delivery within budget parameters
• Contribute to ongoing event process improvement and toolkit development to scale efficiencies and support regional enablement

Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in using project management and event tools like Asana; familiarity with Salesforce, Marketo, or other marketing automation tools is a plus