[Hiring] Manager, Event Strategy @Trimble Inc.

Role Description

The Manager, Event Strategy is a critical, high-impact leadership role within Trimble Transportation, responsible for leading all event strategy, planning, management, production, and sponsorship initiatives. This position spearheads major sector events, including the proprietary annual Trimble Insight Conference (typically 1,200-2,000 attendees) and numerous trade show exhibitions throughout the year.

We require a highly strategic, creative, and detail-oriented self-starter who excels at anticipating project needs, discerning work priorities, and building strong, positive relationships across the Trimble community, vendors, and partners. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing, this role is responsible for managing a small team of event and marketing professionals, as well as trusted external event partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all facets of full-scale event execution (1,200-2,000 attendees), including convention/expo planning, complex contract negotiation, and overall logistics leadership.
• Demonstrate proven leadership and mentoring skills to guide the team, set the strategic direction, and manage all stakeholders.
• Leverage a deep well of creativity balanced with a solid ability to evaluate risk versus impact before deploying innovative ideas.
• Develop the creative vision, environmental design, and overall theme for the annual multi-day thought leadership/user conference.
• Define key messages, strategic objectives, and measurable success metrics to serve as guiding principles for all event activities.
• Oversee the comprehensive logistical planning and flawless execution of the approximate 2,000-attendee, multi-faceted conference.
• Prepare, recommend, and manage event budgets, marketing plans, and operational objectives.
• Strategically manage events as integrated marketing campaigns by collaborating with the event marketing manager.
• Monitor promotional schedules and registration goals, partnering with the marketing team.
• Establish formal measurement practices and success metrics; ensure seamless lead flow management and accurate post-event reporting.
• Coach and guide Trimble colleagues to consistently uphold and reflect company service standards and procedures during event execution.
• Drive and manage cross-sector collaboration to promote a business culture of sharing and leveraging event best practices.

Expectations:

• Proactive Leadership: Act as a proactive team player who operates autonomously.
• Inquisitiveness: Know how to ask the right, relevant questions necessary to uncover actionable information.
• Collaborative Diplomacy: Utilize a style and reputation that encourages seamless collaboration.
• Agile Management: Thrive on managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Drive and Perseverance: Demonstrate unwavering determination and perseverance towards achieving difficult goals.
• Innovation: Exhibit innovative and resourceful thinking, effectively balancing creative and analytical approaches.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing large-scale mid-size, in-person (and potentially) virtual events.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the drive and desire to develop, manage, and execute highly successful events.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage cross-functional team members who are not direct reports.
• Extensive experience managing external agencies, freelancers, and contractor talent.
• A resourceful and curious approach, encouraging the exploration of "big ideas."
• Exceptional written, verbal, and editorial communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of demonstrable experience managing complex, primarily in-person events.
• Proven ability to lead events end-to-end, managing a distributed team of internal staff and external vendors.
• Expertise in independent budget creation, management, and comprehensive contract negotiation.
• Exceptional project management skills, ensuring on-time delivery and reliable execution of all project phases.
• Willingness and ability to travel to investigate event venues and manage in-person events.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Drive, Docs)
• Familiarity with project management tools, specifically Monday.com
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and refine event deliverables

Compensation

• Hiring Range: $85,900.00–$118,100.00
• Pay Rate Type: Salary
• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Commission Eligible: No

Benefits

• Comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans, and retirement plans.
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Application Deadline

Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Company Description

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative.