Event Manager (Tradeshows)

Join Tanium as an Event Manager, Tradeshows, where you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of Tanium's presence at third-party tradeshows, industry conferences, and sponsored events across North America and globally. You will manage the annual tradeshow calendar, lead pre-event logistics, manage relationships with external partners, build and manage event budgets, develop integrated pre-show and post-show campaign strategies, and serve as the primary on-site event lead at major tradeshows. This role requires a strong background in B2B event management, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Tanium's tradeshow and third-party event program, from event selection and sponsorship contracting through on-site execution, lead handoff, and post-event analysis.
• Develop and manage the annual tradeshow calendar in alignment with Marketing, Sales, and Field Marketing priorities, evaluating event opportunities, recommending investments, and maintaining a portfolio that maximizes pipeline impact.
• Lead all pre-event logistics including venue coordination, booth design and fabrication, A/V and production, shipping and drayage, staffing schedules, housing blocks, and sponsorship fulfillment.

• The ideal candidate is an experienced B2B event professional with deep expertise in tradeshow operations — someone equally comfortable negotiating a contract with a general services contractor, managing a $1M+ event budget, and briefing a field sales team on pre-show engagement strategy
• They are operationally excellent, calm under pressure, highly organized, and proactive about identifying and resolving issues before they become problems on the show floor
• Proficiency with event management and registration platforms (e.g., Cvent, Bizzabo, Swoogo, or Splash) and CRM systems (Salesforce) is preferred
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills — able to hold external partners accountable and resolve issues quickly
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25-30% of the time, including weekends for event setup and teardown
• Experience managing multiple concurrent events across different geographies and time zones
• Exceptional project management skills — meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage complex workstreams simultaneously, and a track record of delivering events on time and on budget
• Cybersecurity, enterprise software, or B2B technology industry experience strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in tradeshow operations including exhibit design and fabrication, general service contractor management, drayage, A/V production, housing blocks, and on-site logistics
• Experience with Federal or public sector event programs (e.g., AFCEA, ACT-IAC, GovSummit) is a plus
• Experience developing pre- and post-event integrated marketing programs in partnership with demand generation and digital teams
• 5+ years of experience in B2B event or field marketing, with a track record of independently owning and executing large-scale events (1,000+ attendees or booth footprints of 400+ sq ft)
• Proven ability to build and manage event budgets of $500K or more, with strong financial discipline and experience reconciling actuals against forecast
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator — able to align Sales, Marketing, and Executive stakeholders around event strategy and logistics