Senior Global Events Specialist

Summary

Join Storyblok, a growing company, as a Senior Global Events Specialist (US) and be the mastermind behind planning, executing, and optimizing B2B global events. You will contribute to a comprehensive global events strategy, manage event budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and partner with sales teams to maximize pipeline opportunities and revenue impact. This role requires managing complex logistics, creating standout experiences, and turning ambitious ideas into action-packed realities. You will work in a fast-paced, supportive team with a global impact. Storyblok offers a remote work stipend, home office equipment, sick leave, parental leave, annual leave, a personal development fund, a VSOP, team-building trips, flexible schedules, and an international team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience majorly in planning and executing large-scale events, preferably in the technology or B2B industry
• Experience managing event budgets and complex timelines
• Strong understanding of event technology platforms and tools
• Experience working with partners and sponsors to enhance event impact
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Data-driven approach to event planning and measurement
• Passion for creating memorable and impactful events

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive global events strategy in alignment with company objectives
• Assist in building and maintaining a detailed annual event calendar with 3rd party conferences, speaking engagements and flagship events
• Research and recommend innovative event formats, technologies, and trends to enhance participant engagement and event impact
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned global events, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design compelling content and unique experiences tailored to target audiences
• Manage event budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources
• Source, negotiate, and manage external vendors, suppliers and venues to ensure high-quality event execution
• Partner with enterprise sales teams to ensure alignment between event activities and sales priorities
• Act as the bridge between event strategies and sales goals, ensuring every event maximizes pipeline opportunities and revenue impact
• Mobilize and inspire the sales force to actively participate in events, from pre-event preparation to post-event follow-ups
• Provide tailored resources, insights, and support to equip sales teams for success at every stage of the event lifecycle
• Drive communication and collaboration between sales stakeholders and the events team to amplify the value of our initiatives
• Partner with the marketing and sales teams to develop and execute pre-event, onsite, and post-event lead generation strategies
• Implement tools and processes to capture, track, and report on event leads and their contribution to sales pipelines
• Monitor and measure the ROI of events and recommend strategies for optimization
• Deliver memorable and engaging participant experiences that foster networking and a sense of community
• Oversee event logistics, including registration, onsite/virtual operations and post-event evaluations
• Gather attendee feedback and implement improvements to elevate future events
• Utilize and manage event technology platforms such as registration systems, virtual event tools and lead capture tools
• Ensure seamless integration of event technology with CRM and marketing automation systems
• Leverage technology to enhance participant engagement, facilitate networking and collect valuable event data
• Collaborate with strategic partners to integrate their involvement into event activities, including product demos and workshops
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners to enhance event reach and effectiveness
• Assist in managing sponsorship agreements and tracking partner impact metrics
• Track and report on key performance metrics for events, including participation, lead generation and ROI
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of future events
• Maintain organized records of event activities, budgets, and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in marketing, sales enablement, or digital marketing

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
• Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals