Senior B2B Events Lead: Experiential & Growth

Monks; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Event Manager to plan and execute B2B tech events. You will drive engagement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, vendors, speakers and on-site logistics to deliver memorable experiences.

The role requires strong communication, proactive organization, and the ability to travel for on-site events, with location-based salary ranges reflecting market norms.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in event creation and planning.
• Strong event marketing and project management capabilities.
• Experience with live events, vendors, attendees and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, highly organized and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to travel for on-site events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage events balancing creative ideas, seamless execution and budget efficiency.
• Manage venue selection, vendors, speaker coordination/prep, logistics, registration, catering and sourcing swag.
• Create workback schedules, project plans, and budgets. Oversee resources, mitigate risks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leading meetings, communicating updates, and partnering on event promotion.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders (speakers, sponsors, partners, and vendors).
• Develop and lead creative briefs for experiential outputs to ensure a unique yet cohesive experience and brand presence across all events.
• Manage on-site event flow, logistics and event staff.
• Create and manage event budgets.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into event strategies.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Multi-project mgmt

AI curiosity

Job description

Monks is seeking a Senior Event Manager to plan and execute B2B tech events. You will drive engagement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, vendors, speakers and on-site logistics to deliver memorable experiences.

The role requires strong communication, proactive organization, and the ability to travel for on-site events, with location-based salary ranges reflecting market norms.