Director, Strategic Events

Mondelēz International•Chicago, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Mondelez Commercial Key Events Agenda, delivering against the aligned vision of Snacking Made Right. This leader will ultimately be responsible to drive flawless execution of defined strategic events across the Mondelēz Commercial Organization. You will lead the planning, execution, and strategy of high-impact events to support business goals, such as marketing, branding, or revenue growth. They oversee end-to-end logistics, manage budgets and vendor relationships, lead event teams, and analyze ROI to optimize future events. This role requires senior leadership collaboration and a focus on attendee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5-7 years of experience within Brand, Sales, Industry or Shopper Marketing with prior trade show management experience
3+ years in a people leadership role
Leading CPG company experience, ideally in food industry
Agency interface experience preferred
Experience interfacing with Commercial functions, Industry and Customers
Up to 50% travel required (trade shows, NSM, HQ offices, industry events, etc.)
Being a motivated self-starter and ability to navigate challenges and manage ambiguity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels
Establishes partnerships with key internal support functions, agencies and external stakeholders
The ability to multitask efficiently, attention to detail and leverage technology
Creative thinking and problem solving

Nice To Haves

Agency interface experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develops comprehensive, company-wide event strategies aligned with corporate goals, branding, and long-term objectives.
Leads and mentors event planning teams, managing staffing needs and fostering a collaborative environment.
Owns annual budgeting, ensures fiscal responsibility, negotiates contracts, and maximizes ROI through detailed financial reporting and analysis.
Oversees complex, high-profile events from conception to on-site production, including venue selection, vendor management, and logistics.
Works with senior leadership, marketing, and sales teams to align event goals with business revenue and customer satisfaction.
Evaluates post-event data to assess success and improve future performance.