Senior Events Manager

twentysix; 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

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About the Role

We are searching for a highly motivated & experienced Senior Event Manager to join our growing team. This person will plan and execute events for the tech B2B audience. The ideal candidate is a self starter who excels in event marketing, and project management in a face-paced environment..

In this role, you’ll partner with one of the world’s **leading brands **and be the driving force behind driving engagement and growth.

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.

The essentials:

• 4-7 years of experience in event creation and planning.

• A love for events and a knack for creating memorable experiences. You're not just planning events; you're crafting moments.

• Experience managing live events, vendors, attendees and internal stake-holders

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A proactive work style, with a highly organized and collaborative approach to problem-solving

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Desire to learn and experiment with new generative AI technologies and tools

• Ability to travel for on-site events

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

**This role offers location-based salary ranges. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, and location. **

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

For Tier 1 (New York, San Francisco)

For Tier 2 markets (Los Angeles, San Diego)

For Tier 3 markets (Austin, Denver, Chicago)

For Tier 4 markets (Atlanta, Phoenix)Tier 1:$75,000—$85,000 USDTier 2:$60,000—$70,000 USDTier 3: $60,000—$70,000 USDTier 4:$60,000—$70,000 USD**About Monks **

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with the world around us.