Events Senior Specialist, Equinix
$96-144k
+ Bonus
More information about location
Office located in Redwood City, CA
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$96-144k
+ Bonus
More information about location
Office located in Redwood City, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates ownership and initiative, and is committed to delivering high-impact experiences that reflect the Equinix brand and values
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in corporate events, tradeshow management, or experiential marketing
- Demonstrated success in independently managing events of varying size and complexity
- Strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and adaptability
- Experience with event platforms (e.g., Cvent, Jifflenow, Teams, Sharepoint), Airtable, Smartsheet, Salesforce, or related tools is a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
What the job involves
- Equinix Global Events is seeking a skilled and proactive Sr. Specialist, Event Logistics, to join our award-winning team
- This role will manage a variety of external trade shows and customer events, as well as internal off-sites, including logistics management, budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-site execution, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, marketing, and external partners
- Event Management & Execution:
- Planning and execution of assigned tradeshows, conferences, meetings, and off-site events, managing all logistics from start to finish
- Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and deliverables, including tracking spend, creating purchase orders, processing invoices, and post-event reconciliation
- Review and manage contracts, coordinate signature workflows, and ensure all terms align with event requirements
- Plan and manage all event logistics, including food and beverage, registration, audiovisual, room setup, and vendor oversight
- Identify and secure off-site venues aligned with event objectives, managing all related logistics and planning
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders, handling all communications and coordination, from contract negotiation through on-site execution
- Develop the logistics event run of show and manage guest registration and on-site experience
- Guide the development of themes, agendas, and program design that cater to the event and audience needs
- Participate in or lead planning calls, drive meeting follow-ups, and ensure cross-functional alignment for shared event initiatives
- Post-event Analysis:
- Partner with stakeholders to evaluate event performance and recommend strategic improvements for future participation
- Negotiate contracts and secure preference for future events as needed
- Lead final budget reconciliation and ensure all documentation is captured
- Leadership & Influence:
- Model and promote Equinix culture and values
- Build trust with stakeholders through proactive communication and accountability
- Adapt plans to navigate changing priorities or challenges
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
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Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Adaire Fox-Martin
(CEO & President)Prior to becoming CEO of Equinix in 2024, Adaire spent nearly 3 years at Google in various roles, including Head of Google Ireland and President of Google Cloud Go to Market. She also spent nearly 14 years at SAP and over 18 years at Oracle Corporation.
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