Remote Senior Trade Show & Experiential Lead

Lumen; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Voluntary lifestyle perks

Job summary

Lumen is seeking an External Event Marketing Manager to lead the execution of Tier 1 and Tier 2 third-party events. You will partner with Sales, Product, Partner Marketing, Communications, and agencies to deliver flawless onsite experiences from planning through post-event reporting.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams while traveling up to 25–40% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of professional experience, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience executing large-scale third-party events, conferences, trade shows, or experiential marketing programs.
• Experience supporting major industry events such as AWS re:Invent, Microsoft Ignite, Cisco Live, Gartner Symposium, Mobile World Congress, or similar programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex event workstreams simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience developing project plans, staffing schedules, run-of-show documents, production timelines, and operational frameworks.
• Experience managing event agencies, vendors, production partners, and venue relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading onsite event operations and serving as the primary event producer in high-pressure environments.
• Experience planning and executing ancillary events including customer receptions, executive engagements, hospitality programs, and networking experiences.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Product, Marketing, Communications, and executive leadership teams.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous or rapidly changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25-40%. Preferred
• Agency experience preferred, Telecom background B2B Marketing experience, event production, partner marketing and 8+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution for Tier 1 and Tier 2 third‑party events, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to business objectives.
• Support the External Event Strategy lead in executing portfolio plans and bringing event strategies to life across key industry programs.
• Own event planning documentation, timelines, project plans, run‑of‑shows, staffing schedules, and execution workstreams.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact and manager for event agencies, vendors, venues, and production partners.
• Lead onsite event execution, managing logistics, stakeholder engagement, staffing, issue resolution, and overall event operations.
• Develop and manage event staffing plans, ensuring resources are effectively deployed before, during, and after events.
• Produce ancillary events, including customer dinners, executive roundtables, receptions, hospitality programs, meeting experiences, and partner engagements that complement event objectives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Sales, Product Marketing, Communications, Brand, IT, and Partner Marketing to drive seamless execution and customer experiences.
• Create and maintain scalable event processes, templates, and planning tools to improve operational efficiency across the portfolio.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor deliverables while ensuring adherence to brand standards and organizational requirements.
• Track event results and contribute to post‑event reporting, insights, and recommendations for future program improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance attendee engagement and deliver innovative activations that extend beyond traditional booth experiences.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Staffing coordination

Vendor management

Onsite event leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years or 6+ years with Master’s

Job description

Lumen is seeking an External Event Marketing Manager to lead the execution of Tier 1 and Tier 2 third-party events. You will partner with Sales, Product, Partner Marketing, Communications, and agencies to deliver flawless onsite experiences from planning through post-event reporting.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams while traveling up to 25–40% domestically and internationally.