Specialist, Event Operations

S&P Global•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Specialist, Event Operations will join S&P Global Energy’s Marketing Events team, which builds brand awareness and client engagement across the Americas through event planning and execution. The role reports to the Associate Director, Event Marketing (Americas) and supports conferences, trade shows, and industry expos across North American markets. The specialist leads event planning and execution, develops integrated marketing campaigns to increase registrations and generate qualified leads, and manages event logistics, vendors, sponsors, speakers, partners, and on-site support. The role also tracks attendee data, manages RSVPs, reports on event performance, and coordinates calendars, budgets, and cross-functional efforts with sales, product, and regional teams. Travel for event support and on-site delivery is approximately 20%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in event management, event marketing, or field marketing, with demonstrated success in trade shows and conferences.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Proficient understanding of marketing best practices and campaign development.
Expertise in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, AI tools, and CRM/event management tools.
Ability to travel approximately 20% for event support and on-site delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience with events in the Energy, Commodities, or Financial Services sectors.
Familiarity with marketing automation and event platforms such as Salesforce, Marketo, and CVENT.
Proficiency in design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite for marketing collateral development.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of owned conferences, third-party trade shows, and industry expos across North American markets.
Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns to maximize event registrations, generate marketing qualified leads, and drive measurable ROI.
Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, sponsorship coordination, agenda development, and on-site support.
Oversee vendor relationships, speaker coordination, and partner management to ensure smooth execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Track and analyze attendee data, manage RSVP processes, and report post-event metrics, including lead generation and business impact.
Coordinate event calendars, budgets, and cross-functional alignment with sales, product, and regional teams.