Events Manager

Janes•Arlington, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Janes empowers military, government, and defense leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defense, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyze threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges Job purpose: Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a creative, results-driven Events Manager to lead our Americas events program and bring the Janes brand to life across the defense and intelligence communities. This is your chance to deliver high-profile experiences that drive visibility, engagement, thought leadership, and growth. As Events Manager, you’ll be a key member of our global marketing team, owning the strategy and execution of our Americas event portfolio. From managing major industry tradeshows and Janes-hosted events to sponsorships, speaker opportunities, and virtual experiences, you’ll create moments that matter - connecting Janes with decision-makers and influencers across the region.

Requirements

A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to event marketing.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proactive, organized, creative, and detail-oriented with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
Experience with marketing automation tools (HubSpot or similar).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the defense and security domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead Americas Event Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive event plan that elevates Janes profile in core markets, demonstrates our value, strengthens relationships with key accounts, and generates quality leads.
Plan for Success: Drive planning sessions, briefings, and debriefs with internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and continuous improvement.
Own Logistics: Manage all aspects of event logistics and on-site execution for tradeshows, conferences, Janes-hosted events, and virtual experiences.
Drive Impactful Campaigns: Create integrated pre- and post-event marketing campaigns across multiple channels to maximize engagement and ROI.
Showcase Our Brand: Deliver compelling brand experiences that consistently demonstrate how Janes solutions address challenges for customers and prospects.
Collaborate with External Partners: Work with partners to highlight joint solutions and promote Janes resellers at key events.
Report & Optimize: Provide regular performance insights to continuously improve experiences and ROI.
Stay Ahead: Keep up with industry trends and best practices to ensure our events remain innovative and impactful.