Sea-Bird Scientific · 1 week ago
Sea-Bird Scientific - Marketing Events Manager
Sea-Bird Scientific, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of oceanographic measurement products. The Marketing Events Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of global events, ensuring alignment with brand goals and commercial strategies while managing all aspects of trade shows, conferences, and customer events.
ElectronicsManufacturingMarine TechnologyProduct DesignWater
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end planning for trade shows, conferences, and customer events—from long-range planning through post-event wrap-up
Develop detailed timelines, action plans, and “run of show” documentation to ensure flawless execution
Track metrics and feedback to evaluate event success and inform future strategy
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product Management and Science to align events with campaign goals and go-to-market initiatives
Maintain a centralized master calendar of all events and share regular visibility with stakeholders
Support pre-event communications and coordinate internal teams on attendee assignments, talking points, and logistics
Source and manage external vendors including booth fabricators, printers, logistics, and promotional suppliers
Negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring high-quality deliverables and cost efficiency
Track, forecast, and manage event budgets to ensure disciplined spending and return on investment
Coordinate booth shipments, setups, and on-site execution
Maintain centralized inventory of event assets, displays, and collateral
Manage logistics partners to ensure timely shipping, setup, and returns while optimizing freight costs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience managing trade shows, conferences, or events in a B2B or scientific/industrial environment
Demonstrated success in project management and cross-functional collaboration
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event/project management tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous time off
Career development and global mobility opportunities
A collaborative, innovative culture that values diversity and inclusion
Company
Sea-Bird Scientific
Sea-Bird Electronics is a developer and manufacturer of marine measuring instruments. It is a sub-organization of Veralto.