EMEA Events Specialist

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Private medical & dental

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Cycle to work

Employee referral bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited is seeking an experienced EMEA Events Specialist to lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact trade shows, conferences, and executive customer briefings. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office (Bourne End relocation to Maidenhead planned) with 2 days work-from-home and up to 35% travel across the EMEA region.

You will partner with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure on-brand messaging, demos, and ROI reporting, while managing budgets, timelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Events, or Communications preferred.
• 2-5 years of proven experience in event management and corporate B2B marketing.
• Proven project management and budgeting with external vendors negotiation.
• Experience with Cvent, Smartsheet, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.
• Strong storytelling when presenting event metrics, ROI, and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event management for designated EMEA B2B trade shows and conferences.
• Manage budgets and negotiate rates with agencies, venues and suppliers.
• Collaborate with vertical/product marketers to ensure messaging and demos align with brand.
• Oversee logistics, timelines, contracts and purchase orders across vendors.
• Coordinate with Sales, Legal and Finance to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment.
• Lead on-site event operations and travel across the EMEA region (up to 35%).

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

ROI analysis

Cvent

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Events, or Communications

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PowerPoint

Forms

Excel

Job description

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers' and partners' needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

Are you an organised, energetic event professional ready to take your career to an international stage? We are looking for an EMEA Events Specialist to join our dynamic marketing organisation. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact trade shows, industry conferences, and executive customer briefings. As part of a collaborative, close-knit team, you will act as the project manager and producer for events that directly influence sales pipelines, strengthen client relationships, and showcase cutting-edge enterprise technology solutions. This position is offered on a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days per week in the office (typically Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) with 2 days working from home. Our current office is based in Bourne End; however, we will be relocating to a new office in Maidenhead next year (anticipated around summertime). This role involves travelling internationally across the EMEA region approximately 35% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Event Management: Own the full project lifecycle for designated EMEA B2B trade shows, regional conferences, and vertical market events from scoping and timeline planning to on-site delivery and post-event reporting.
• Budget Oversight & Cost Control: Manage allocated event budgets with meticulous accuracy, ensuring all activities remain strictly on budget while negotiating favourable rates with production agencies, venues, and suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Event Production: Partner with vertical marketers, product marketers, and brand/creative teams to ensure correct messaging, demos, and brand alignment, while executing targeted event communications and managing lead-delivery processes.
• Logistics & Financial Operations: Manage end-to-end project timelines and external vendors, drive weekly stakeholder coordination calls and execute all financial administration, including contracts and purchase orders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a central coordinator across core departments including Sales, Product Marketing, Legal, and Finance, to ensure consistent brand execution and strategic alignment.
• On-Site Operations & Travel: Lead physical, on-site event logistics, setup, and real-time troubleshooting, requiring regular travel across the EMEA region (up to 35%).

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED (Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Events, or Communications preferred).
• 2-5 years of proven experience in event management, corporate B2B marketing, and executive client briefing coordination.
• Demonstrated project management & budgeting skills, with a track record of running events within strict financial parameters and negotiating with outside suppliers.
• Hands-on proficiency with event and project management tools such as Cvent, Smartsheet, and Salesforce, alongside Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Forms, Excel).
• Excellent storytelling abilities when presenting event metrics, ROI, and performance data to internal stakeholders.
• Prior experience in the enterprise technology, hardware, or B2B software sector preferred.

Benefits:

• 25 days of vacation
• Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online
• Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments
• Annual bonuses based on financial results
• Yearly salary increases according to individual performance
• Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra
• Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%
• Private medical and dental cover
• Access to an innovative online learning platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com. Zebra Better Every Day