Event Manager, APAC Event Marketing

Job Summary

As Event Manager, APAC Event Marketing, your primary responsibility is to develop event strategies and execute them at the highest level. This includes a wide variety of virtual and in-person events to drive business outcomes and raise the bar on customer experience with the goal of educating new and existing customers. You will be responsible for events across APAC (primarily India, with opportunity to support other markets) including but not limited to 3rd party tradeshows, NetApp-led events and special experiences. You will also play a key role in securing speaking opportunities at industry events and be a trusted advisor to the wider marketing team when it comes to event expertise.  

You will create an experience from start-to-finish. You will own and drive the discovery, design, development, delivery, post-event reporting and budget reconciliation. You will actively manage end-to-end project, budget and timeline (including event logistics, financial management, vendors, timelines and creative deliverables).  

You thrive at cross-department collaboration, are highly organized and have a hands-on approach with your event management style. You enjoy working in a dynamic and global environment, have high energy and great attention-to-detail, all while working in a fast-moving environment. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute events that support marketing and business KPIs.
• Set event goals and priorities with business, marketing, and agency partners, driving sales opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of B2B event planning and execution, including venue sourcing, registration, tech setup, production, housing, design, staffing, speaker selection, event flow, giveaways, collateral, catering, budget tracking, and post-event activities.
• Create and deliver event planning presentations to internal teams.
• Drive creative ideas with partners to enhance event presence and engagement.
• Maintain detailed project plans with timelines for each event.
• Recommend and implement operational improvements for events.
• Manage vendor relationships and activities, ensuring effective communication and processes for scalable event activities.
• Qualify production vendors to meet standards and exceed expectations.
• Ensure high-quality production and negotiate sponsorship packages and contracts.
• Maintain event budget accuracy and accountability.
• Handle contracts and invoices, coordinating with Legal and Finance teams for timely execution.
• Ensure compliance with risk guidelines.

Skills and Competencies

• 4-5 years of end-to-end event management experience, preferably in tech, handling both live and virtual events to meet sales goals and pipeline targets.
• Proactive, innovative, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events and stakeholders calmly under pressure.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills to ensure timely deliverables.
• Confident, eloquent, passionate, and entrepreneurial in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Creative and innovative with a proven track record of implementing new ideas.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in Chinese or Korean, and English.
• Adaptable to changing, high-pressure environments and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Supportive team player, ensuring flawless results by helping team members and suppliers excel.
• Strong relationship-building and influence skills across marketing, sales, and technical teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with quick troubleshooting abilities for event day challenges.
• Data-driven with a focus on delivering metrics and demonstrating the impact of your work.