Events Marketing Manager- International Events 26348

VAST Data is looking for an Events Manager to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing infrastructure company in history. In just a few short years, we’ve shaken up the industry by challenging traditional architecture models and introduced a revolutionary set of storage possibilities through our Universal Storage platform.

Our success has been built through incredible leadership and motivated employees who want to leverage their skills & experiences to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to be a key player at a pivotal time in our company’s growth.

Come join the disruption, make your mark, and be a part of the amazing team introducing the new era of data storage!

JOB SUMMARY

VAST Data is searching for a high energy, experienced, Events Manager to join our expanding marketing team supporting the EMEA and APJ region. He/she will be responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of the event plan that includes event targeting, conference & tradeshow calendar. 

You will work closely with the field marketing and regional sales teams to understand region-specific priorities, in addition to partnering with the Corporate Marketing team, to build a Go-to-Market event strategy for EMEA and APJ. You are responsible for driving pipeline through conferences and tradeshows to meet and exceed revenue goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute event strategies for high-impact conferences and tradeshows across EMEA and APJ regions, driving brand visibility and market penetration
• Own the creation and management of a comprehensive annual third-party conference event calendar, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives
• Lead end-to-end event management across all dimensions—from strategic planning through post-event analysis—encompassing booth asset allocation, creative production, optimal placement strategies, and complete sponsorship fulfilment
• Partner effectively across cross-functional teams including field/channel marketing, PR, customer advocacy, product marketing, demand generation, and BDR organizations to maximize customer engagement and market awareness
• Facilitate pre-event alignment meetings and post-event debriefs with stakeholders to communicate planning elements, address concerns, and capture actionable insights that elevate future initiatives
• Maintain rigorous oversight of budgets, project timelines, resource allocation, and quality standards to ensure flawless event execution
• Establish clear, measurable goals for each event—including targeted lead generation metrics—and track results to demonstrate ROI and program impact

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on event marketing experience, with proven expertise in planning and managing large-scale trade shows and industry conferences
• Demonstrated success in the technology sector (software and/or hardware), with an understanding of tech industry dynamics, buyer personas, and market trends
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering accuracy in all deliverables
• Proven experience onboarding, coordinating, and managing multiple external vendors simultaneously while maintaining quality standards
• Self-directed and autonomous, thriving in remote collaboration environments while effectively communicating with dispersed global teams
• Creative problem-solver who drives efficiency and delivers results with minimal supervision or guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels; fluency in additional European languages is a plus
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments with adaptability to changing priorities
• Strong team player with genuine enthusiasm for collaborative work, skilled at building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to support event presence and cross-regional activities