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Accuris · 3 days ago

Head of Events (Contract - 1099)

Accuris is a market-leading provider of AI-powered engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Head of Events to architect their end-to-end event engine. The role involves owning the strategy, budget, and execution of various events to enhance attendee experience and generate revenue.

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Responsibilities

Build a 12-month global event calendar (flagship conferences, regional roadshows, partner co-sponsorships, webinars)
Define tiering and success KPIs for each event type (e.g., SQLs, ACV influenced, NPS)
Own the full P&L; forecast, track, and reconcile spend
Drive cost-per-qualified-lead below industry benchmarks through vendor negotiation and in-house production
Craft immersive booth journeys, live demos, and content formats that showcase current and future products
Leverage experiential tech (AR, interactive content walls, generative AI demos) to attract, educate, and convert customers
Partner with RevOps to build attribution models connecting attendees → pipeline → revenue
Integrate campaigns across email, paid media, community, and ABM for pre-/in-/post-event nurture
Align with Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success on messaging, speaking slots, and executive engagement
Ensure all events meet safety, accessibility, and data-privacy standards globally

Qualification

B2B event marketingEvent tech stackVendor negotiationData-driven mindsetROI modelsCertified Meeting ProfessionalDigital Event StrategistExperience designCross-functional collaboration

Required

8+ years leading B2B event marketing or experiential programs; and budgets ≥ $500k
Proven track record scaling conferences/trade shows that generated pipeline
Mastery of modern event tech stack (Cvent, HubSpot/Marketo integrations, ON24 / Goldcast, mobile apps, RFID/beacon analytics)
Data-driven mindset; comfortable building ROI models and presenting to C-suite
Strong vendor-sourcing and negotiation chops
Available for up to 30% global travel (U.S., EU, APAC)

Preferred

Experience in engineering, industrial, or compliance software events
Familiarity with PE-backed growth environments and agile marketing loops
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Digital Event Strategist (DES)

Company

Accuris

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Accuris is an engineering workflow solutions platform.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Claude Pumilia
CEO and Chairman of the Board
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Martin Collinson
Chief Partnership Officer
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