Freshworks
Senior Manager - Events
San Mateo, CA, United States · Senior
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About the role
- Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of "solutions" that promise to simplify their lives.
- Software is a choice that can make or break a business.
- Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
Responsibilities
- Support a portfolio of high-priority events from planning through execution, ensuring the attendee experience is purposeful, on-brand, and aligned to event objectives.
- Drive day-to-day event planning and execution across agenda, experience, logistics, production, and delivery, coordinating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage production agencies and vendors ensuring high-quality delivery, cost efficiency, strong relationships, and adherence to Freshworks standards.
- Own event budgets from initial estimates through final reconciliation, including contracts, purchase orders, and procurement processes.
- Partner with Creative Services to execute the event look and feel across stage, environmental, signage, digital, and other attendee touchpoints.
- Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business and brand objectives into differentiated attendee experiences and confidently partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in B2B SaaS, enterprise technology, or IT Service Management (ITSM), with an understanding of how events support brand, customer engagement, and business growth.
- We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse world we serve.
- Let's building something refreshing together.
- Come build it with us.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing complex corporate events, conferences, executive experiences, or experiential programs, preferably in B2B technology.
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field
- Proficiency with event technology and platforms, including Cvent or similar event management and registration platforms.
- Experience with experiential marketing or innovative event formats, with a demonstrated ability to bring creative concepts and brand narratives to life in unexpected ways.
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $195,000 Base Salary.
Benefits
- At Freshworks, you'll find inclusive teams, flexible thinking, and opportunities to grow your career - while making work better for millions.
- Bonus/equity may be available.
Company info
- We are looking for a Senior Event Manager to join Freshworks' Event Experience team within Brand Marketing, reporting to the Director of Event Experiences.
- If this sounds like a journey you want to be part of, we'd love to meet you.
- At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities.
Equal opportunity
- We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business.
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