Strategic Event Operations Lead

S&P Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

S&P Global Energy is seeking an experienced Marketing Events Manager in Houston to lead planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, and industry expos across North America. You’ll develop integrated campaigns to maximize registrations and generate high-quality leads while managing venues, vendors, sponsorships, and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities include data-driven post-event reporting, cross-functional coordination with sales and product teams, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event management, marketing, or field marketing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient understanding of marketing best practices and campaign development.
• Experience with MS Office, social media platforms, AI tools and CRM/event management tools.
• Travel required for event support and on-site delivery (approx. 20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of owned conferences, third-party trade shows and industry expos across North American markets.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns designed to maximize event registrations, generate marketing qualified leads, and drive measurable ROI.
• Manage comprehensive event logistics including venue selection, vendor negotiations, sponsorship coordination, agenda development, and on-site support.
• Oversee vendor relationships, speaker coordination, and partner management to ensure seamless event execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Track and analyze attendee data, manage RSVP processes, and deliver post-event reporting on key metrics including lead generation and business impact.
• Coordinate event calendars, budgets, and cross-functional alignment with sales, product, and regional teams to maximize business outcomes.

Skills

Event management

Trade shows

Organizational skills

Communication

Marketing campaigns

MS Office

Social media

AI tools

CRM tools

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM/event management tools

Salesforce

Marketo

CVENT

Job description

S&P Global Energy is seeking an experienced Marketing Events Manager in Houston to lead planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, and industry expos across North America. You’ll develop integrated campaigns to maximize registrations and generate high-quality leads while managing venues, vendors, sponsorships, and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities include data-driven post-event reporting, cross-functional coordination with sales and product teams, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.