European Live Events Lead

Sony; Weybridge; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Onsite canteen

Barista coffee shop

onsite gym

Staff car park with charging points

Shuttle bus service

Zusammenfassung

Sony Europe is seeking an experienced Live Events Manager to lead end-to-end European trade shows, conferences and product launches from Weybridge. You will work with marketing, sales, agencies and venues to deliver on time, on budget, and to brand standards across multiple EU markets.

The role involves leading AV and technical production, managing budgets and suppliers, presenting updates to senior stakeholders, and driving ROI through post‑event reporting.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of European trade shows, conferences and product launches, managing project plans, timelines, budgets and stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate venues, contractors, show organisers and internal teams, overseeing build, live delivery and breakdown to ensure every event meets brand standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead AV and technical production from briefing and specification through to on-site delivery, working with stand builders, technical crews and internal product specialists.
• Review technical drawings, production schedules and rigging plans; ensure safe, compliant delivery and manage Sony B2B Events inventory in the UK.
• Own event budgets and reporting, maintaining accurate trackers and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are processed on time.
• Source, negotiate and manage agencies, suppliers and production partners, delivering value for money without compromising quality or brand integrity.
• Build strong relationships across marketing, sales, product and senior leadership, providing clear, timely updates on event plans, progress, risks and decisions.
• Manage expectations, proactively resolve issues and confidently present event updates and post-event reports to senior stakeholders.
• Define event objectives and KPIs aligned with business goals, and collect and analyse performance data including leads, attendee engagement and brand impact.
• Produce post-event reports with actionable recommendations, helping to strengthen ROI frameworks and drive continuous improvement across the events programme.

Jobbeschreibung

Sony Europe is seeking an experienced Live Events Manager to lead end-to-end European trade shows, conferences and product launches from Weybridge. You will work with marketing, sales, agencies and venues to deliver on time, on budget, and to brand standards across multiple EU markets.

The role involves leading AV and technical production, managing budgets and suppliers, presenting updates to senior stakeholders, and driving ROI through post‑event reporting.