Specialist, Event Operations

S&P Global•Houston, TX

2d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Specialist, Event Operations will join S&P Global Energy’s Marketing Events team, which drives brand awareness and client engagement across the Americas through strategic event planning and execution. The role reports to the Associate Director, Event Marketing (Americas) and supports the delivery of events that strengthen relationships with clients and industry partners. The position leads planning and execution for owned conferences, third-party trade shows, and industry expos across North American markets. It also develops integrated marketing campaigns to increase registrations, generate marketing qualified leads, and deliver measurable return on investment. The role manages event logistics, vendors, sponsorships, speakers, partners, budgets, calendars, attendee data, and post-event reporting, while coordinating with sales, product, and regional teams. Travel is required for event support and on-site delivery, approximately 20%. The anticipated base salary range is $65,000 to $70,000, and the role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. The position is also eligible for S&P Global benefits.

Requirements

Minimum 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 and 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 seamless execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Track and analyze attendee data, manage RSVP processes, and provide post-event reporting on lead generation and business impact.
Coordinate event calendars and budgets, and align with sales, product, and regional teams to maximize business outcomes.