Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Corporate Events who will lead our events strategy and work closely with all parts of the Smartsheet organization, playing a key leadership role within the marketing team.
You will report to our SVP of Brand, and can be located in our Bellevue, WA office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.
- Lead the Sponsorship and Events function at Smartsheet, including managing a growing team of direct reports.
- Create a 3-5 year global events strategy in partnership with the local marketing teams in EMEA and APAC.
- Leverage proprietary and third party events to expand current business and drive new logos.
- Develop existing portfolio to optimize current programs, and identify new opportunities to support the business.
- Own all aspects of the planning and production of the Smartsheet ENGAGE annual customer conference. Partner with teams internally and externally on venue selection, attendee registration and housing, content and agenda development, marketing materials, staffing coordination and on-site event logistics. Develop and manage workback schedule in Smartsheet, across multiple workstreams.
- Manage department budget, including quarterly forecasting and spend +/- 3%
- Internal readiness: ensure proper communication with executive team, stakeholders and staff regarding event goals, responsibilities and priorities.
- Identify opportunities for process and event management improvements and develop new policies regarding implementing new procedures.
- Support other duties as needed.
- 10+ years of experience in marketing, with 8+ years experience in event management/planning in the technology industry.
- Established track record of creating and delivering successful events from inception to finish.
- Experience owning event budgets in excess of $5 million.
- Ability to work effectively at all levels - with exceptional poise and executive maturity.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and driving strong work-back plans and milestones.
- Track record for solving complex problems, managing across many teams, and driving business results.
- Experience leading a team with the proven ability to communicate, delegate and develop direct reports.
- Ability to balance the need for creativity with a data-driven approach to measuring impact and success.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all deliverables.
- Proven results working with creative and production agencies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Ability to travel, as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Communications, Marketing.
- HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
- Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity and some roles may be eligible for a RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. California & New York: $210,600 to $291,600 | All other US States: $195,000 to $270,000.
At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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At Smartsheet, our mission is to empower anyone to drive meaningful change — for themselves, their businesses, and the world. Simply working harder is not enough to be successful against a shifting economic landscape. Smartsheet transforms work into dynamic work, unifying collaboration, workflows, and content management into a flexible, secure, no-code platform that gives anyone the ability to continuously make an impact. By changing the way the world works, we believe we can change the world.
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