Global Corporate Events Manager | 20% Travel

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Corporate Event Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the company’s global event portfolio.

The role oversees conferences, briefing programs, customer summits, and recognition events within a fast-paced engineering culture. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing complex, high-visibility events in the technology or semiconductor sector, with a track record of working with senior executives and delivering events on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years in corporate event management, with at least 3 years managing large-scale conferences.
• Strong vendor and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience with Cvent event management/registration platforms.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management, including experience working directly with C-suite executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events, including major industry trade shows, conferences, briefing programs, and strategy events.
• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor contracts, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Partner with Marketing, Communications and Executive teams to align event strategy with goals and roadmaps.
• Negotiate contracts with venues, general contractors, AV providers, and other vendors.
• Partner and manage external agencies/contractors.
• Oversee event registration platforms, attendee communications, and post-event reporting using Cvent.
• Manage risk, compliance, and safety considerations for on-site events.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging event technologies.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 20% or less).

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Cvent

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cvent

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Corporate Event Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the company’s global event portfolio.

The role oversees conferences, briefing programs, customer summits, and recognition events within a fast-paced engineering culture. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing complex, high-visibility events in the technology or semiconductor sector, with a track record of working with senior executives and delivering events on time