Events Manager

Location: United States

Object First, now an independent business unit of Veeam, builds secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, engineered with Absolute Immutability to deliver true ransomware-proof protection. Our Zero Access architecture ensures no one can alter or delete backup data, providing cyber resilience by design. We are a fast-growing team driven by innovation, clarity, and meaningful impact.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact by working with meaningful, high-performance technology? Join a fast-growing, innovative-driven team where clarity, ownership, and collaboration truly matter.

About The Role

As an Event Specialist at Object First, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events, including exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and sponsorship projects in the United States (main focus) and Canada. You will collaborate closely with the Executive, Sales, and Marketing teams to assess event relevance and ROI, align with teams on event evaluation / selection, manage end-to-end event logistics, and build relationships with stakeholders to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable business results. Your role will encompass pre-event selection, contract processing, planning, on-site management, lead management, scoring and uploads to our CRM database and post-event evaluation.

What You'll Do

Evaluate Event Relevance and ROI:

• Identify and assess events for relevance and return on investment.
• Recommend event participation based on strategic objectives and target audience.

Event Planning and Execution:

• Plan and manage all aspects of events, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, travel planning, logistics, briefing internal team members and promotion.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, booth setup, speakers, equipment, signage, and transportation.
• Oversee the design of trade show booths, graphics, and promotional materials.
• Manage documentation processing, contracts, and agreements with event organizers and vendors. Collaborate with Communications, Analyst Relations and Demand Generation teams to ensure events are well promoted, and opportunities for thought leadership are maximized.

Relationship Building:

• Develop and maintain relationships with trade show organizers, vendors, partners, local Sales / Marketing teams and central Demand Generation team.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of event-related services.

Employee and Customer Travel:

• Schedule and coordinate employee and customer travel, working with travel agencies and partners.
• Manage travel logistics, accommodations, and itineraries for event participants.
• Manage on-site meeting and staffing scheduling.

Budgeting and Expense Management:

• Plan event budgets, monitor expenses, adhere to budgets set, update budget records, and track expenditures to ensure financial goals are met.

Post-Event Evaluation and Reporting:

• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Obtain lead lists post event asap. Review, clean, upload and track leads, results, and attendee engagement, and prepare comprehensive reports for management.

Branded Event Merchandise and Promotional Materials:

• Coordinate the ordering and distribution of branded event merchandise and promotional materials for trade shows.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in event planning and management, preferably in exhibitions and trade shows.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budget planning and expense management.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the USA and occasionally to EMEA regions.
• Knowledge and experience of the events industry trends and best practices.

Why Join Object First

• High-growth global IT company.
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision from day one, 401(k)).
• Paid annual leave & unlimited flexible PTO.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work setup.
• Modern equipment provided.
• Growth and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy

Object First is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our teams and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Object First's privacy practices. All candidate information will be treated with strict confidentiality throughout the process.

Make an Impact with Us

If you're looking to make a real impact and grow alongside a company that builds secure, simple, and powerful technology, Object First is the place for you. Join us and take your career to the next level.