Global Events Strategist: Lead Strategy, ROI & Partnerships

Mmr-Research-Worldwide-Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide, a global sensory and consumer insights company, is seeking a Global Events Manager to lead our worldwide events calendar and budget. You’ll own conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and hosted events, driving ROI and coordinating with regional leaders.

You’ll manage supplier relationships, lead a Campaigns & Events Executive, and partner with Global Campaigns Manager to ensure events are delivered and promoted effectively across markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international B2B events experience.
• Track record delivering conferences, trade shows and webinars.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget ownership and sponsorship negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Own the global events strategy and annual events calendar, ensuring activity aligns with business and marketing priorities.
• Lead the delivery of conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and webinars from planning through to execution and reporting.
• Manage event budgets, supplier relationships and sponsorship negotiations, maximising ROI and commercial value.
• Drive thought leadership opportunities, including speaking submissions, workshops and conference presentations.
• Partner with sales, marketing and operations teams to maximise lead generation, event performance and follow-up activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, event organisers and industry partners.
• Line manage and develop a Campaigns & Events Executive, ensuring priorities are effectively balanced across campaigns and events.

Skills

International events

Budget ownership

ROI measurement

Stakeholder management

Travel planning

Job description

MMR Research Worldwide, a global sensory and consumer insights company, is seeking a Global Events Manager to lead our worldwide events calendar and budget. You’ll own conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and hosted events, driving ROI and coordinating with regional leaders.

You’ll manage supplier relationships, lead a Campaigns & Events Executive, and partner with Global Campaigns Manager to ensure events are delivered and promoted effectively across markets.