Sr. Specialist, Experiential Marketing

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

1d • $41 - $61

About The Position

The Senior Event Specialist role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high‑impact events that advance organizational goals and elevate the brand experience. This role leads and supports a wide range of corporate events, collaborating closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver seamless, meaningful, and innovative event experiences. This role oversees all phases of event development—from initial concept and budgeting through on‑site execution and post‑event evaluation—ensuring every detail aligns with project scope, vision, and budget. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, exceptional communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a solutions‑oriented mindset in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environments.

Requirements

• 5 years of corporate event planning experience.
• Experience leading different types of events including hospitality, corporate functions and tradeshows.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations through thoughtful planning and execution.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver organized, strategic solutions under time‑sensitive conditions.
• General technical awareness, including familiarity with Qualcomm products, electronics, and audiovisual equipment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to plan and execute events that align with program objectives, brand vision, and budget requirements.
• Support senior team members in the execution of largescale or complex events, contributing to both pre‑planning activities and on‑site operations.
• Research, source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships.
• Responsible for full scope of events including housing, entertainment, food & beverage, audiovisual, promotional items, signage, and transportation.
• Travel as needed—including weekends and holidays—to oversee or support on‑site event execution, proactively adapting to changing conditions and stepping into operational roles when required.
• Manage event logistics, project timelines, and internal process adherence while ensuring effective cross‑functional communication across marketing and other Qualcomm departments.
• Oversee event budgeting and invoicing, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with internal guidelines.

Benefits

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

What This Job Offers

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