Manager, Event Management

Shure Incorporated; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shure Incorporated in Skokie, IL is seeking a Manager, Event Management to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of industry tradeshows, end-user events, and dealer activities worldwide. You will oversee attendee journeys, booth activations, and cross-functional communication to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand experience.

This hybrid role (3 days onsite) requires strong leadership, budget control, and vendor management while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Product, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• 7+ years of event management, vendor management, and creative event planning.
• Minimum 3 years of direct people management.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes event strategies that drive pipeline growth, customer engagement, and commercial impact aligned with North American business objectives.
• Design attendee journeys and event experiences that support customer acquisition, engagement, and progression through the customer lifecycle.
• Identify, pilot, and scale innovative experiential marketing concepts that create differentiated customer engagement and strengthen market leadership.
• Leads cross-functional event planning and communication, aligning Sales, Marketing, Product, and leadership teams around priorities and follow-up strategies.
• Oversees event planning, budget management, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Develops booth staff training programs, messaging guides, and executive briefing materials for a consistent brand experience.
• Develop executive-level event performance reviews, including ROI analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Event management

Vendor management

People management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive on creating unforgettable experiences? Join our team and lead the strategy, planning, and execution of industry tradeshows, dealer events, and customer experiences that bring our brand to life around the world.

In your role as Manager, Event Management you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing industry tradeshows, end users, and dealer events. This role oversees event objectives, strategy, attendee journeys, booth activations, and cross-functional communication to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand experience.

This role is hybrid (3 days per week onsite) in our Skokie, IL location.

Category: Marketing & Product Management. Job Locations: US-IL-Skokie. Workplace Arrangement: Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes event strategies that drive pipeline growth, customer engagement, and commercial impact aligned with North American business objectives.
• Designs attendee journeys and event experiences that support customer acquisition, engagement, and progression through the customer lifecycle.
• Identify, pilot, and scale innovative experiential marketing concepts that create differentiated customer engagement and strengthen market leadership.
• Leads cross-functional event planning and communication, aligning Sales, Marketing, Product, and leadership teams around business priorities, event objectives, customer value propositions, and post-event follow-up strategies to maximize commercial impact.
• Oversees event planning, budget management vendor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget and in alignment with objectives.
• Develops and delivers booth staff training programs, messaging guides, and executive briefing materials to ensure a consistent, audience-centric brand experience across all events. Coaches internal teams on active listening techniques, customer engagement best practices, and adaptive messaging strategies to effectively respond to attendee interests, personas, and business challenges while accurately representing company priorities and value propositions.
• Develop executive-level event performance reviews, including ROI analysis, attendee engagement metrics, pipeline influence, and recommendations that inform future investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with event management, vendor management, and creative event planning.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct people management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Budgeting and financial management
• Ability to creatively think outside the box
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and organize others
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Travel required

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure's mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide - and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn't stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS

Don't check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry's top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $103,900 to $176,700 with a midpoint target. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.

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