Events & Engagement Manager
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an Events & Engagement Manager to lead strategy, planning, and execution of internal and external events for the Mobile B2B (MX) organization. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact tradeshows, customer events, leadership meetings, and employee engagement programs, on time, on budget, and to scope.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, highly organized events leader with strong executive presence, exceptional project management skills, and a proven track record managing large-scale, complex events in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Mobile B2B events and engagement programs, including:
- Tradeshows
- Client-hosted customer events
- Leadership team meetings
- Internal employee engagement activities
- Own event strategy, logistics, budgeting, and execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Develop and present marketing briefs, project plans, timelines, and funding requests
- Manage event budgets and Mobile B2B funding; track spend and ROI by event
- Build and maintain a centralized events & engagement calendar
- Partner cross-functionally with:
- Mobile B2B teams
- Marketing
- B2C Retail
- Corporate teams
- Suwon/global stakeholders
- Manage vendors, agencies, and partners, including contracts and performance
- Support virtual and hybrid meetings (WebEx), including:
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Polling
- Breakout rooms
- Create and manage reporting dashboards to measure program effectiveness
- Provide post-event reporting, including attendance, engagement metrics, and lessons learned
- Document and improve processes and best practices for events and engagement programs
- Build strong working relationships across our clients business units (Consumer, Networks, Display, etc.)
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience leading events and engagement programs
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex events end-to-end
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Experience collaborating across highly cross-functional teams
- Data-driven mindset with focus on metrics and reporting
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting B2B organizations
- Background in technology, consumer electronics, or enterprise marketing
- Experience managing multiple concurrent events and budgets
- Familiarity with internal creative teams, agencies, and marketing platforms
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