Events Manager

Spiceworks • Austin, TX

68d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an ambitious, highly autonomous Events Manager to serve as the operational second-in-command to the Director of Events. In this role, you will act as the operational backbone for our flagship annual conference, SpiceWorld, alongside various regional activations. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of event production experience, thrives on end-to-end execution, and is eager to take total ownership of vendor logistics, event tech, onsite production, and cross-functional workflows.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of corporate event management experience, preferably in B2B or tech.
• Hands-on expertise in event tech platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, ON24 or equivalent) for registration, agenda, and sponsor management.
• Strong contract literacy with experience reviewing vendor proposals and tracking event budgets.
• Practical knowledge across the full event lifecycle, including strategy support, speaker/content management, and operational duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flagship, owned user conferences and direct experience working with hotels and conference centers is preferred.
• Experience executing smaller, regional events a bonus
• Texas location preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to align event strategy with overarching business goals, brand vision, and event success metrics.
• Oversee the end-to-end attendee lifecycle, managing audience touchpoints across pre-event communications, registration communication flows, onsite experience design, and post-event survey analysis.
• Collaborate with internal sales and Customer Success and Client Strategy teams to create, execute, and deliver custom sponsor activation packages while ensuring all contractual deliverables are met.
• Serve as a primary operational contact for third-party vendors, agencies, and venue management.
• Oversee event platform administration in Cvent managing registration agenda, mobile app, and providing regular internal reporting.
• Support the Director and broader team onsite during events, working closely as operational lead for third-party vendors and venue contacts.
• Track baseline event budgets, audit vendor invoices, manage room blocks, and oversee swag sourcing, fulfillment, and shipping logistics.
• Assist in executing cross-channel event marketing plan to drive attendance and sponsor engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Family building and caregiving support
• Generous Family Care and Parental leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Company-sponsored events
• Professional growth opportunities through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
• Employee engagement programs
• Recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed