Senior Global Events Specialist (14 Month Contract)

Docebo•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$74,200 - CA$98,900•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Events Specialist to step into a high-impact contract role covering a maternity leave and take absolute ownership of planning and execution of our North America tradeshows and events. In this role, you won't just manage logistics; you will act as a brand visionary, designing experiences that generate serious pipeline and support Docebo’s major flagship moments like Inspire, RKO, and PKO. You will have a direct hand in elevating our global brand presence by infusing a modern, AI-forward approach into every single event lifecycle. This is your opportunity to build with deep intention, sweat the creative details, and prove how experiential marketing drives massive business ROI.

Requirements

5+ years of corporate event management experience, ideally thriving within a fast-paced B2B SaaS, tech, or global organizational environment.
Demonstrate a portfolio of successfully managing large-scale tradeshows, conferences, and flagship internal events (like user conferences or sales kick-offs) from conception to close.
Work seamlessly within a modern tech stack, showcasing proficiency in project tools like Asana, CVENT, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Slack.
Possess a natural curiosity and active experience using AI tools to streamline project management, draft briefs faster, and optimize operational efficiency.
Maintain an ultra-organized, calm demeanor while juggling shifting priorities and collaborating across diverse global teams and multiple time zones.
Display a strong commercial mindset with deep expertise in vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and keeping complex event budgets tightly balanced.
Maintain the flexibility and willingness to travel up to 30% annually, including evenings and weekends, to bring these experiences to life on-site.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning, strategy, briefing, venue selection, and flawless execution for all North America tradeshows and exhibitions.
Partner across the business to support the operational delivery of Docebo’s premier corporate events, including Inspire, RKO, and PKO.
Manage critical relationships with vendors, sponsors, and internal stakeholders to drive seamless coordination, perfect alignment, and flawless execution.
Lead real-time, on-site event activities including guest registration, speaker coordination, and proactive troubleshooting to keep things running beautifully.
Leverage industry software including Asana, Google Workspace, CVENT, and Salesforce to maintain organized, scalable, and highly predictable project management workflows.
Design memorable, on-brand event activations that captivate attendees, spark meaningful connections, and move away from standard industry checkboxes.
Revolutionize the event planning lifecycle by leveraging AI-powered tools and cutting-edge workflows to automate busywork, maximize team efficiency, and scale output.
Oversee complex logistical puzzles—including transportation, lodging, catering, and equipment—while meticulously building budgets and negotiating vendor contracts to maximize value.
Track, analyze, and deliver rigorous event performance metrics to internal stakeholders, proving clear ROI and mapping event success directly to revenue pipeline.