Sr. Strategic Events Manager - Global Sponsorships

Samsara Samsara · Enterprise · CA · Remote · Corporate Marketing

This role focuses on developing and executing Samsara's global sponsorship strategy, driving end-to-end sponsorship revenue and partner engagement for major events. It involves outbound sponsorship sales, deal negotiation, and ensuring a high-value sponsor experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own Samsara’s global sponsorship strategy and revenue across major event programs, including Samsara’s customer conference, conference roadshows, and Safety Summits
  2. Develop scalable sponsorship packages and pricing models to support program expansion and long-term growth
  3. Drive outbound sponsorship sales, pipeline development, negotiation, and delivery against annual sponsorship targets (50+ sponsors)
  4. Build and execute targeted outreach and conversion strategies in collaboration with Partner Account Manager and cross-functional teams
  5. Serve as the primary sponsor point of contact from prospecting through post-event, ensuring a seamless, high-value partner experience and strong engagement across co-marketing and activations

Skills

Required

  • Experience in sponsorships, partnerships, event management, or B2B sales-focused roles
  • Experience driving revenue or commercial outcomes through client or partner relationships
  • Strong relationship-building skills with experience working with senior stakeholders or external partners
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, events, and operational teams to deliver programs or initiatives
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through