Senior Events Manager, METNA

About the role
Cloudflare is revolutionizing enterprise IT-redefining an entire category and growing a billion-pound business at over 40% annual growth. At the heart of this unstoppable momentum is our dynamic regional marketing team.
We're on the hunt for a marketing and events superstar to join our Events Center of Excellence. This is your chance to take the next step in your career and join the rocket ship that is Cloudflare!
In this role, you'll join a powerhouse regional marketing team of 20 talented individuals who support the entire EMEA region. You will become an integral team member, bringing expertise in your area while collaborating, contributing, and elevating the work of the wider team.
If you live for creating extraordinary events, thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments, and are fueled by data, creativity, and results, this role is tailor-made for you. Reporting to the Head of Field Marketing & Events, EMEA, and working closely with the METNA Field Manager, you'll help drive collaboration, creativity, and impact across the region.
What you'll do:
Support Regional Field MarketingPartner closely with the METNA Field Marketing Manager to embed event initiatives within the broader EMEA marketing strategy, ensuring cohesion, impact, and alignment across the region.
Lead Event Execution in METNA
Plan and deliver high-impact events-from large trade shows and executive dinners to Cloudflare conferences and partner gatherings-that drive pipeline, engagement, and brand excitement across the region. You'll turn ideas into experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work hand-in-hand with Sales, Product, Localization, and Marketing teams to ensure every event is aligned with business goals, delivering meaningful and memorable experiences for customers, partners, and prospects.
Vendor & Partner Management
Own relationships with agencies, venues, and regional partners, ensuring flawless execution and maximum ROI on every event. You'll be the driving force behind smooth, high-quality experiences that reflect Cloudflare's standards.
Campaign Development & ExecutionCreate compelling event-related assets, from landing pages and promotional content to email campaigns. Lead pre- and post-event strategies to convert interest into actionable pipeline and measurable results.
Performance Tracking & InsightsMeasure, report, and optimise every event using clear KPIs and ROI metrics. Your insights will continuously refine strategies and raise the bar on what's possible.
Who you are:

• A high-energy, proactive team player who inspires those around you
• Super organised, curious, and adaptable
• Motivated to execute at the highest level, delivering excellence and measurable results
• Driven to make an impact in a fast-moving, tech-driven, high-growth environment

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to join a rocket ship, make their mark, and deliver world-class events that matter. If you have the ambition, drive, and passion to execute flawlessly and elevate every experience, we want you on our team!
What You'll Bring
Professional Experience

• Deep expertise in event and field marketing, with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-market programs that deliver measurable impact.
• Skilled and passionate in tradeshow booth design, build management, and overseeing large-scale fair experiences from concept to execution.
• Comfortable working closely with Sales, BDRs, and partner ecosystems, aligning events and campaigns with broader business objectives.
• Experience operating across diverse EMEA teams and cultures, thriving in a fast-moving, international environment.

Core Skills

• Exceptional project and time management skills-you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple initiatives without missing a beat.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, with a talent for compelling storytelling and crafting promotional messaging that resonates.
• A collaborative communicator, able to influence and inspire stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Partner teams.
• Strategic mindset, able to see the big picture while executing flawlessly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel across the METNA region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey) to support event preparation and execution, with flexibility to engage in select projects across EMEA.
• Strong analytical acumen, using data to drive decisions, optimise performance, and continuously raise the bar.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in English (mandatory); Additional European or METNA languages (e.g., Arabic, Turkish) are a plus.
• Based in Lisbon, Portugal.
• 8+ years of events & regional marketing experience, with strong expertise in field sales collaboration and broad knowledge of channel marketing.
• Experience in cybersecurity or high-growth SaaS is highly desirable.