Events Manager

Renishaw; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw is seeking an Events Manager to lead strategic events, trade shows, and customer engagement programs from our Americas HQ in West Dundee, IL. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Global teams to align event strategies with business objectives and maximize ROI.

You will manage budgets, vendors, and on-site execution, while mentoring regional teams and ensuring compliance with ITAR and company policies. Travel up to 70% is required for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in management or marketing with 5+ years of events planning experience.
• Knowledge of virtual/hybrid event platforms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to generate reports, construct spreadsheets, and schedule/events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic events, trade shows, meetings, and customer engagement programs that support business and marketing objectives.
• Lead all aspects of event planning and execution, including concept development, logistics, timelines, and on-site management.
• Manage trade show strategy, promotional activities, and booth operations to maximize brand visibility and lead generation.
• Oversee booth design, graphics, displays, marketing materials, and product presentation standards.
• Coordinate vendors, venues, production partners, and technical requirements to ensure successful event delivery.
• Manage event and trade show budgets, contracts, invoices, expenditure reporting, and ROI analysis.
• Prepare post-event evaluations, including performance metrics and recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and mitigate event-related risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Direct, mentor, and develop the Events/Tradeshow Specialist and support event teams throughout the Americas.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Travel readiness

Project management

Social media

Attention to detail

Driver's license

ITAR compliance

Education

Degree in management or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Renishaw is an innovative engineering company with a proud history of delivering measurement, calibration and precision manufacturing solutions to some of the most complex engineering processes in the world. We are looking for an Events Manager to work out of our Americas HQ in West Dundee, IL. The Events Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of corporate events, trade shows, meetings, and marketing initiatives. Working both independently and in close collaboration with the Marketing team, the Events Manager will deliver exceptional brand experiences that strengthen business relationships, drive sales opportunities, enhance corporate reputation, and increase brand awareness.

The Events Manager will oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including event concept development, theme creation, project timelines, logistics coordination, technical requirements, vendor management, budget administration, invoice processing, risk management, staffing coordination, and post-event reporting. The Events Manager will also support initiatives to generate media exposure and maximize event impact and return on investment.

In addition, the Events Manager will collaborate with event and marketing teams across the Americas to align event strategies, standardize best practices, and promote operational excellence throughout the region. This role serves as a key partner to U.S. Marketing, Sales, Commercial, and Product teams, as well as Global Marketing colleagues, ensuring that events and trade shows support broader business and brand objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic events, trade shows, meetings, and customer engagement programs that support business and marketing objectives.
• Lead all aspects of event planning and execution, including concept development, logistics, timelines, and on-site management.
• Manage trade show strategy, promotional activities, and booth operations to maximize brand visibility and lead generation.
• Oversee booth design, graphics, displays, marketing materials, and product presentation standards.
• Coordinate vendors, venues, production partners, and technical requirements to ensure successful event delivery.
• Manage event and trade show budgets, contracts, invoices, expenditure reporting, and ROI analysis.
• Prepare post-event evaluations, including performance metrics, competitive intelligence, and recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and mitigate event-related risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Direct, mentor, and develop the Events/Tradeshow Specialist and support event teams throughout the Americas.
• Manage event staffing, exhibit setup and teardown, and on-site execution to ensure a high-quality attendee experience.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, Commercial, and Global teams to align event strategies with business priorities.
• Promote best practices, process improvements, and operational consistency across regional event programs.
• Measure event effectiveness and provide insights to optimize future investments and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in management or marketing 5+ years related events planning experience
• Knowledge of virtual/hybrid event platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to generate report, construct spreadsheets, construct booth design/layout, track inventory, and scheduling
• Project management experience with proven time-management skills
• Ability to travel up to 70%
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
• Experience with social media
• Detailed oriented with strong relationship and organization skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• This position may require the use of, and access to, ITAR controlled data. The applicant must demonstrate eligibility to use and access such ITAR controlled data. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws.
• Renishaw product knowledge B2B marketing experience

Compensation Range (Annual):

$90,000 to $110,000 (depending on level and location) In an effort to comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates regarding cash compensation, Renishaw sets standard pay ranges for all U.S.-based roles as established by job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, as well as geographic location, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Affir mative action employer of minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

Renishaw offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package for employees including health, dental and vision benefits, a 401K plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation and personal time, paid company holidays and an employee assistance program.

Employment Type:

Regular Time Type: Full time

Requisition Number:

R10116 Events Manager (Open)

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Renishaw, or if you require reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-286-9953 or contact us at [e-mail].

Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that 'print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.