The Cisco is Seeking a Senior Event Manager, Tradeshows & Experiences!

Title: Senior Manager, Tradeshows & Experiences

Pay Rate: $72.00 per Hour

Estimated Duration: 2/24/2025 - 8/31/2025

Work Location: Remote (Travel Required)

Work Schedule: Standard business hours, with travel to industry events and tradeshows as needed

Project Overview:

Splunk, a Cisco company, is looking for a Senior Manager, Tradeshows and Experiences to bring our brand to life through high-impact events that captivate audiences and drive business growth .

From flagship tradeshows to exclusive executive engagements , this role will be responsible for ensuring Splunk’s products and solutions are front and center , creating engaging, high-energy experiences for customers, partners, and internal teams . The ideal candidate will develop and execute bold event strategies , generate demand, and drive the sales cycle while amplifying Splunk’s presence on global stages .

Overall Responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager, Tradeshows & Experiences , you will be responsible for:

• Event & Tradeshow Strategy: Develop and execute bold event strategies that align with business goals and elevate Splunk’s presence at major industry events.

• Content & Messaging Development: Collaborate across teams to craft compelling messaging, content, and customer engagement strategies for tradeshows and experiences.

• End-to-End Event Execution: Oversee event logistics, speaker sessions, demos, budgeting, and overall event experience .

• Performance Optimization: Utilize data-driven insights to measure event impact and refine future strategies.

• Stakeholder & Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams , including marketing, sales, and product, to ensure flawless execution of event activations.

• Brand Storytelling & Visibility: Create unforgettable experiences that enhance customer engagement , strengthen partnerships, and increase brand awareness.

• Amplify Reach: Ensure high-visibility promotions, storytelling, and brand alignment across all event touchpoints.

Top Daily Responsibilities:

• Event Strategy & Planning: Develop event roadmaps, aligning with marketing and business objectives.

• Tradeshow Execution: Manage the logistics of large-scale industry events, ensuring strong brand positioning .

• Speaker & Content Development: Coordinate executive speaker sessions , customer demos, and interactive experiences.

• Performance Analysis: Track key KPIs, ROI, and audience engagement metrics for future optimizations.

• Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure seamless event execution .

Mandatory Skills/Qualifications:

Skills:

• Event & Tradeshow Expertise: 8-10 years of experience leading B2B tech events , specifically in security, cloud, big data, storage, or database technologies .

• Strategic Thinking & Brand Storytelling: Proven ability to develop event strategies that align with business goals and amplify brand presence .

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills to track event impact, audience engagement, and ROI .

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience working with marketing, sales, and executive teams to align on event messaging and strategy.

• Project & Budget Management: Ability to manage large-scale event budgets ($5M+) and ensure financial efficiency.

• Tech-Savvy: Experience with Salesforce, Marketo, Google Suite, Slack, and event management tools .

• Large-Scale Event Experience: Hands-on experience managing multi-day, hybrid events with 5,000+ attendees .

• Travel-Ready: Willing to travel for assigned events as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

• 8-10 years of experience in event/tradeshow management within the B2B tech industry .

• Technical Proficiency in event marketing tools such as Salesforce, Marketo, Tableau, Google Analytics, and event management platforms .

• Experience with Speaker & Content Development for major conferences and industry events.

• Familiarity with industry events in security, cloud, AI, big data, or related fields is highly preferred.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in event marketing, tradeshow management, or project management .

• Experience with executive engagement programs and exclusive customer experiences .

• Knowledge of industry trends, digital activations, and virtual/hybrid event formats .

Skill Matrix: (1-5, 5 being the highest)

Skill

Level

Tradeshow & Event Strategy

5

Budget & Logistics Management

5

Storytelling & Content Development

5

Marketing & Brand Positioning

5

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

5

Data-Driven Insights & Reporting

4

Pay Details: $72.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance