Senior B2B Tradeshows Program Manager

Tanium; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanium is seeking an experienced Event Manager, Tradeshows to own the end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of Tanium's presence at third-party tradeshows, industry conferences, and sponsored events across North America and globally.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in B2B event management, deep tradeshow operations expertise, and a track record of managing $500K+ budgets with strong ROI analytics. Expect ~25-30% travel and a hybrid office schedule across multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in B2B event or field marketing.
• Experience independently owning and executing large-scale events (1,000+ attendees).
• Deep expertise in tradeshow operations including exhibit design and logistics.
• Proven ability to manage event budgets of $500K+ with forecast reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of Tanium's tradeshow program from selection to on-site execution.
• Develop and manage annual tradeshow calendar aligned with Marketing and Sales priorities.
• Lead pre-event logistics including venue, booth design, A/V, shipping, staffing, and sponsorships.
• Negotiate with event organizers, GC contractors, and vendors to ensure quality and timelines.
• Build and manage event budgets, track spend, and report ROI to leadership.
• Create and execute pre- and post-show campaigns to drive registration and pipeline.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Vendor management

Campaign planning

Logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Cvent

Bizzabo

Swoogo

Splash

Job description

Tanium is seeking an experienced Event Manager, Tradeshows to own the end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of Tanium's presence at third-party tradeshows, industry conferences, and sponsored events across North America and globally.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in B2B event management, deep tradeshow operations expertise, and a track record of managing $500K+ budgets with strong ROI analytics. Expect ~25-30% travel and a hybrid office schedule across multiple U.S. locations.