Marketing Events Manager (EU Remote)

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission!  

A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi. 

As a Marketing Events Manager - EMEAI at Gurobi Optimization, you will support our events strategy and lead the executions of events in the EMEAI region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event planning and management within the tech industry, demonstrating a track record of achieving successful outcomes. You will implement and execute the EMEAI events strategy aligned with our company goals, overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of both Gurobi-hosted and third-party events. This includes managing event logistics, timelines, budgets and coordinating resources to ensure seamless execution. 

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the EMEAI marketing & sales teams to integrate event campaigns that drive attendance and generate leads. Building and maintaining relationships with key industry partners, negotiating contracts, and establishing KPIs to measure event success will be essential. Your role will involve analyzing event data to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for future events. This position requires strategic thinking, strong organizational and partnership skills, and the ability to deliver impactful results in a dynamic environment. 

• Execute the EMEAI events strategy.  
• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of Gurobi-hosted and third-party events and conferences, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics, timelines, budgets, and resources. This includes venue selection, vendor management, staffing, travel arrangements, on-site event coordination and post event reporting. 
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns to promote events, manage event websites, drive attendance, and generate leads. Utilize various channels such as email marketing, social media, and digital advertising to maximize event reach and impact. 
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop compelling creative event content, including presentations, demos, collateral, and promotional materials. Ensure that content aligns with brand messaging and resonates with target audiences. 
• Cultivate relationships with key industry partners, event organizers, vendors, and sponsors.  
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure event success. Analyze post-event data and feedback to evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations for future events. 
• Keep calendars and reporting systems up to date to reflect planning stages and results. 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field. 
• 5-7 + years of experience in events marketing, focusing on the tech industry. 
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale events, including conferences, trade shows, webinars, virtual/hybrid events and product launches. 

• Proficient in events management, project management, and data analysis, with keen attention to detail and a proactive work approach. 
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to creatively solve problems.  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of fostering positive and productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. 
• Excellent communication with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in event management software and tools. 
• Flexibility to travel up to 30% of the time. 
• Fluent in English and another European language (French and German preferred) 

• Thrive in a remote work environment, adapting well to a fast-paced, startup-like culture. 
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale projects from inception to completion. 
• Proficiency in WordPress for creating event landing pages and crafting registration processes, along with familiarity with customer relationship management systems and Content Management Systems (CMS). 
• Experience with tools like Marketo, Zoom Events, Salesforce, Whova and Asana is a bonus. 
• Willingness to travel for team offsites and events. 
• Be passionate about event planning and on-site event coordination 

• Customer Focus: Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust.  
• Power of the Team: Motivated with a team-oriented mindset that aims to both inspire and be inspired by others. 
• Innovation: The courage to bring ideas forward and see yourself as an integral part of our global team.  
• Dedication: Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives while promoting a healthy work/life balance.  
• Integrity: Promise to uphold honesty as your compass and conduct all business practices with an ethical mindset and fiscal responsibility.