Events Manager

Renishaw•West Dundee, IL

39d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Renishaw is seeking an Events Manager for its Americas HQ in West Dundee, IL. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of corporate events, trade shows, meetings, and marketing initiatives. The Events Manager will create exceptional brand experiences to strengthen business relationships, drive sales, enhance corporate reputation, and increase brand awareness. The position oversees all aspects of event planning, including concept development, theme creation, project timelines, logistics, technical requirements, vendor management, budget administration, invoice processing, risk management, staffing, and post-event reporting. The role also supports media generation initiatives to maximize event impact and ROI. Collaboration with event and marketing teams across the Americas is key to aligning strategies, standardizing best practices, and promoting operational excellence. This role partners with U.S. Marketing, Sales, Commercial, and Product teams, as well as Global Marketing colleagues, to ensure events support business and brand objectives.

Requirements

Degree in management or marketing
5+ years related events planning experience
Knowledge of virtual/hybrid event platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to generate report, construct spreadsheets, construct booth design/layout, track inventory, and scheduling
Project management experience with proven time-management skills
Ability to travel up to 70%
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
Experience with social media
Detailed oriented with strong relationship and organization skills
Valid Driver’s License
Must demonstrate eligibility to use and access ITAR controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Renishaw product knowledge
B2B marketing experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic events, trade shows, meetings, and customer engagement programs that support business and marketing objectives.
Lead all aspects of event planning and execution, including concept development, logistics, timelines, and on-site management.
Manage trade show strategy, promotional activities, and booth operations to maximize brand visibility and lead generation.
Oversee booth design, graphics, displays, marketing materials, and product presentation standards.
Coordinate vendors, venues, production partners, and technical requirements to ensure successful event delivery.
Manage event and trade show budgets, contracts, invoices, expenditure reporting, and ROI analysis.
Prepare post-event evaluations, including performance metrics, competitive intelligence, and recommendations for improvement.
Identify and mitigate event-related risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
Direct, mentor, and develop the Events/Tradeshow Specialist and support event teams throughout the Americas.
Manage event staffing, exhibit setup and teardown, and on-site execution to ensure a high-quality attendee experience.
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, Commercial, and Global teams to align event strategies with business priorities.
Promote best practices, process improvements, and operational consistency across regional event programs.
Measure event effectiveness and provide insights to optimize future investments and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.