Trade Show and Events Director
Core
Lead nVent's global center of excellence for trade shows, customer/partner events, sponsorships, and enterprise brand activations, harmonizing global strategy with local execution across diverse brands.
Role type
Senior Director, Global Events & Partnership Marketing
Builds
Global events operating model, standards, playbooks, and investment priorities for trade shows and partner summits.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Electrical solutions
Required skills
Global event strategy, Center of Excellence governance, strategic partnership management, performance analytics, team leadership, agency negotiation, enterprise event tech proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience in global B2B or industrial manufacturing, executive-level influence, ability to travel 20% of time
Technologies
Salesforce, Marketo, enterprise event management tools, workflow/project management tools
Responsibilities
Set multi-year global strategy for trade shows and brand activations; define global operating model and governance for event selection; develop sponsorship strategies and manage senior external relationships; establish performance frameworks measuring ROI and lead progression; lead and develop a global team of remote and matrixed contributors; negotiate contracts with global agencies and suppliers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people-leadership responsibilities
