Sr. Event Manager

Klaviyo Klaviyo · Enterprise · Boston, MA · Marketing

This role is for a Sr. Event Manager at Klaviyo, a consumer-focused tech company. The primary responsibility is to plan and execute strategic tradeshows and industry events to build brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and deepen community engagement. The role involves end-to-end event management, cross-functional collaboration, budget and timeline ownership, and performance analysis. While AI tools are mentioned as a proficiency, the core function of the role is event management, not AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive the end-to-end planning and execution of strategic tradeshows and industry events, from booth design and vendor coordination to on-site logistics and post-event follow-up
  2. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, customer success, product marketing, and partners to ensure events support broader go-to-market goals
  3. Own event timelines, budgets, and logistics with a high degree of precision and attention to detail
  4. Develop and execute clear pre- and post-event plans including promotional strategy, lead capture, and follow-up execution
  5. Analyze event performance and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on event management experience
  • Exceptional communicator with strong verbal and written skills
  • Natural collaborator who builds strong relationships across teams
  • Self-motivated project manager who confidently juggles multiple priorities
  • Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
  • Thrives under pressure and maintains professionalism
  • Tech-savvy with Salesforce, event platforms (Splash, Swoogo)

Nice to have

  • AI tool proficiency
  • Adaptability and proactivity to learn new tools quickly