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As the Global Events Manager, you are the lead producer of Aiven's physical and virtual brand experience. You don't just book booths; you architect high-impact environments that cut through the noise of the industry. You are a master of high-velocity project management, capable of juggling a diverse portfolio from large 3rd party conferences (AWS re:Invent, Kafka Summit) to intimate 1st party Aiven-hosted events (Customer Advisory Boards, User Roadshows, Annual Sales Kick-off). We are looking for a high-agency, creative powerhouse who will dive deep into Aiven's value proposition and personas to ensure every event is perfectly aligned with our audience. You are a natural brand ambassador, as comfortable managing a construction vendor as you are welcoming a CTO to our lounge.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the planning and execution of Aiven's global event portfolio, encompassing 3rd party industry trade shows and 1st party proprietary programs
Own the 'Aiven Experience' for our internal and external 1st party events, including Customer Advisory Boards (CABs), Aiven's User Conference, localized Community Roadshows and our Annual Employee Kick-off
Go beyond the logistics
Study core personas (Developers, Architects, CTOs) and internal culture to tailor events
Develop out-of-the-box concepts that make Aiven the most talked-about brand on-site
Lead end-to-end execution for multiple concurrent events globally
Act as a proactive host on the event floor
Direct a network of global vendors and boutique agencies with high standards
Partner with Revenue Marketing and Ops to ensure every event has clear, measurable goals
Requirements:
6+ years in tech event management
Proven experience running both large-scale trade show presences and high-touch proprietary events (User Conferences/SKOs)
Proven ability to track and report on funnel impact
Obsessive attention to detail
Thrive in fast-paced environments and power user of project management tools
Track record of thinking laterally to solve problems and create unique experiences
High agency and problem solving
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn a technical product's value proposition and speak confidently about it at a high level
Willingness to travel globally (30-40%)
What we offer:
Participate in Aiven's equity plan
Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy
Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success
Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program
Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast