Responsibilities

• Schedule, organize, set up, and conduct industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Research industry events, conferences, and trade shows ensuring we are attending the most strategic events to enhance ROI.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Leadership, Accounting, Finance, Sourcing, Legal, etc. to ensure the success of contracting events.
• Works closely with Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Senior Leadership, and other groups.
• Create overall event plan.
• Formulate intriguing message the prospect market.
• Coordinate procurement of giveaways and collateral.
• Plan additional marketing opportunities and booth activities.
• Identify speakers and coordinate sessions.
• Partner with outside creative agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate/professional event management or similar experience.
• Excellent time management, writing, communication, decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in groups of all sizes, helping lead teams towards a common goal.
• Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to frequently represent Rackspace, to the outside market, through face-to-face interactions with customers, prospects, partners, and media.
• Must reside in the greater San Jose, CA metro area.
• Travel 10% -20% annually.