Senior Events Manager

C.H. Robinson•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is looking for an execution‑driven strategist who transforms business objectives into high‑impact, memorable event experiences! As a Senior Events Manager on C.H. Robinson’s Experiential & Events team, you will shape and deliver our presence across industry trade shows, conferences, partner events, and hosted client summits. You’ll own the full event lifecycle; from strategic portfolio planning and vendor management to onsite execution, lead capture, and post‑event performance reporting all while partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to elevate our brand, fuel pipeline growth, and deepen customer engagement. This role blends strategic clarity with hands‑on precision, ensuring scalable standards, consistent quality, and measurable ROI across our events portfolio. Are you ready to elevate how an industry leader shows up in the market? Join us and turn bold ideas into unforgettable experiences!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 7 years in B2B event management, conference/trade show operations, or experiential marketing
Proven experience leading participation at industry/third-party events and hosted executive/client summits
Expert project management; able to juggle multiple events with complex logistics and stakeholders
Excellent communication and executive presence; comfortable briefing leaders and representing the brand onsite
Willingness to travel (25%, seasonal variability) and work flexible hours during events

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, and/or communications from an accredited college or university
Strong vendor/agency management and negotiation skills; history of driving savings without sacrificing quality
Data-driven mindset with ROI reporting experience (lead quality, pipeline influence, cost per opportunity)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs
Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or technology sectors

Responsibilities

Develop event strategies, objectives, and audience targets; collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and Commercial teams to define messaging, calls‑to‑action, and desired outcomes
Maintain and enforce scalable event processes, including toolkits, templates, SLAs, and runbooks
Manage end‑to‑end logistics for industry and third‑party events: sponsorships and contracts, registrations, exhibit packages, deliverables, hotel and restaurant coordination, customer meeting support, and onsite materials/services
Oversee booth experience design; layouts, content, demos, AV and ensure brand consistency and engagement
Coordinate cross‑functional staffing plans, including schedules, role assignments, executive preparation, and talking points
Lead all aspects of hosted client summits, including agenda design, speaker coordination, experience format, venue sourcing, catering, production, and hospitality
Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on attendee targeting, outreach sequencing, and high‑touch engagement moments
Drive onsite activation and lead‑capture workflows (scanners, QR tools, appointment setting), ensuring proper data ingestion and compliance
Own event budgets through forecasting, accruals, and reconciliation while tracking performance metrics such as lead volume, opportunity creation, and brand impact
Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Creative, and Centers of Excellence to develop event messaging, assets, demos, and thought‑leadership elements
Enable field and commercial teams with pre‑event briefings, talk tracks, event guides, and structured post‑event follow‑up plans
Capture insights and performance learnings, sharing them across the Experiential & Events team to continuously elevate quality, efficiency, and business impact

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities