Sony

Actively Hiring

Live Events Manager

Madrid, Spain

Full time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven Live Events Manager to join the B2B Events team and take ownership of delivering world-class trade shows, conferences and product launches across Europe.

About Sony

Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions with offices in 28 European countries.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of European trade shows, conferences and product launches
Coordinate venues, contractors, show organisers and internal teams
Lead AV and technical production from briefing and specification through to on-site delivery
Own event budgets and reporting, maintaining accurate trackers
Source, negotiate and manage agencies, suppliers and production partners
Build strong relationships across marketing, sales, product and senior leadership
Define event objectives and KPIs aligned with business goals

Requirements & Eligibility

Proven experience in event management across Europe within a technology/B2B industries
Excellent knowledge of AV and technical production in live event environments
Demonstrable experience managing event budgets of up to six figures
Experience briefing, negotiating with and managing creative agencies and production suppliers
Experience producing post-event ROI reports and presenting findings to senior audiences
Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Europe
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Required Skills & Tech

Event ManagementAV & TechnicalBudget ManagementVendor ManagementStakeholder ManagementROI Measurement