EMEA Events Lead (Hybrid)

Zebra; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Bourne End, United Kingdom is seeking an EMEA Events Specialist to lead end-to-end trade shows, conferences and executive briefings. You will partner with marketing, product and sales teams to ensure on-brand messaging and successful events that drive pipeline.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and up to 35% international travel across the EMEA region. You will manage budgets, vendors and post-event reporting, while delivering compelling ROI and elegant event

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2–5 years of event management experience.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills with vendor negotiation experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with event tools (Cvent, Smartsheet, Salesforce) and MS 365.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Event Management: manage lifecycle for EMEA B2B trade shows and events.
• Budget Oversight: keep activities on budget and negotiate rates with suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Production: align messaging with marketing, product and brand teams.
• Logistics & Financial Operations: manage timelines, vendors, contracts and PO processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with Sales, Legal and Finance for brand alignment.
• On-Site Operations & Travel: lead travel and on-site logistics across EMEA (up to 35%).

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Events, or Communications

Tools

Cvent

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Zebra Technologies in Bourne End, United Kingdom is seeking an EMEA Events Specialist to lead end-to-end trade shows, conferences and executive briefings. You will partner with marketing, product and sales teams to ensure on-brand messaging and successful events that drive pipeline.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and up to 35% international travel across the EMEA region. You will manage budgets, vendors and post-event reporting, while delivering compelling ROI and elegant event