Director, Events

Cloud and Data Center, Networking, Wireless, Mobility

Job Id: 1425819

At Cisco, we change the World. You will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more substantial than ever before in our lives. Our employees’ groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with your team, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You’ll be part of a team that is compassionate about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you’ll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities! Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired!

What youll do

• Manage a team of B2B event producers and coordinators who work across CSMs owned and industry events.
• Identify and nurture important relationships with other event teams within Cisco.
• Serve as primary liaison across integrated marketing, project management, product marketing, audience marketing, and other areas of digital marketing.
• Create and implement the frameworks and processes that will enable cross-functional planning, execution, reporting, and ongoing optimization for events.
• Deliver best-in-class events that are innovative and meet demand goals.
• Maintain internal documentation and communications regarding events.

Who youll work with

• Event teams within Cisco.
• Marketing, Product, and Sales leadership to understand and interpret business goals and priorities.
• Campaign and Integrated Marketing teams to plan and execute annual event strategies aligned to core buyer profiles.
• Marketing Operations and Analytics to ensure proper tagging, tracking, and reporting across events.
• Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, Content, Creative, and agencies to bring the plans to life.

Who you are

• 12+ years experience working in global event strategy, execution, and marketing in a large enterprise.
• A subject matter expert who loves events and understands the importance of creating exceptional event experiences that drive performance.
• You see the full end-to-end view of an event and know what it takes to build and execute against that strategic vision.
• 10+ years of people management experience – A true people leader who has deep experience and knowledge for how best to run the teams and the events themselves.
• Data-driven and curious about performance insights that will enable ongoing improvements.
• Detail-oriented.
• Creative and experience-focused.
• Experience working in large, heavily matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record for quality work that delivers against goals.