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Job Summary

Network Connex is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of the company's participation in national, regional, and customer-focused industry events. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of trade show and event execution, ensuring Network Connex delivers a professional, engaging, and measurable presence that supports brand awareness, customer engagement, recruiting initiatives, and sales pipeline growth.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience managing B2B trade shows and events and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, collaboration, budget management, and flawless execution are critical. Experience in the broadband, telecommunications, fiber, wireless, data center, or related infrastructure industries is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Event & Trade Show Management

• Lead the planning and execution of Network Connex's participation in 30+ national, regional, and customer-focused industry events annually.
• Evaluate sponsorship opportunities and make recommendations based on strategic value and business impact.
• Manage social engagement relating to event sponsorship, speaking and attendance.
• Coordinate, secure and maintain booth displays, promotional materials, signage, branded merchandise, and giveaways.
• Partner with sales leaders ensuring event participation supports strategic growth initiatives.
• Measure and report budget, event performance, lead generation, and return on investment.
• Evaluate sponsorship opportunities and make recommendations based on strategic value and business impact.
• Maintain a comprehensive event calendar aligned to company sales priorities.
• Travel to key industry events and serve as the primary onsite marketing representative.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor participation, and emerging event opportunities.
• Continuously improve event processes, tools, and measurement capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience managing B2B events, trade shows, conferences, and sponsorship programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot, NetSuite or Salesforce.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including sales, executives, vendors, and external partners.
• Experience measuring event performance and business impact.
• Experience in the broadband, telecommunications, fiber, wireless, data center, digital infrastructure, or related industries preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, event management tools, and marketing technologies.
• Comfortable traveling up to 20% for event execution.

Success in This Role Means

• Executing flawless, high-impact events that elevate the Network Connex brand.
• Increasing lead generation, customer engagement, and pipeline influence through strategic event participation.
• Delivering measurable ROI across sponsorships, trade shows, and customer events.
• Building strong relationships with industry organizations, customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Providing clear visibility into event performance and marketing contribution to business growth.

Network Connex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to grow and succeed.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health and you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.