Global Events & Brand Experiences Lead

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company seeks a Senior Manager, Global Meetings, Events & Brand Experiences to lead strategy, operations, and performance of the corporate events portfolio. You will manage a large cross-functional program with agencies, venues, and technology partners to deliver meetings, activations, and experiences that elevate brand engagement.

The role requires a track record of leading large-scale corporate events, strong vendor management, budgeting, and experience design, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years in corporate event management or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, operations, and performance of the corporate events function.
• Oversee a network of vendors and partners to ensure service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and financial stewardship for events.

Skills

Team leadership

Event operations

Vendor management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Event technology

Certification: CMP/PMP

Global travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/Hospitality/Event Management

Tools

Cvent

Event management platforms

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company seeks a Senior Manager, Global Meetings, Events & Brand Experiences to lead strategy, operations, and performance of the corporate events portfolio. You will manage a large cross-functional program with agencies, venues, and technology partners to deliver meetings, activations, and experiences that elevate brand engagement.

The role requires a track record of leading large-scale corporate events, strong vendor management, budgeting, and experience design, with the