Sony is a Japan-headquartered multinational company working across gaming, media, entertainment, electronics, and technology. Its portfolio includes the PlayStation gaming platform and Sony Interactive Entertainment, music and film and television production and distribution, cameras, audio equipment, TVs, imaging and sensing solutions, and professional products. By combining hardware, software, and original content, Sony develops products and experiences for consumers, creators, and businesses while exploring areas such as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Live Events Manager
Manage Sony Europe’s B2B trade shows, conferences and product launches across Europe. Oversee technical production, suppliers, budgets, stakeholders and event performance.
Description
- Plan and deliver European trade shows, conferences and product launches from start to finish.
- Manage project plans, schedules, budgets and stakeholder needs.
- Coordinate venues, contractors, event organisers and internal teams.
- Oversee event setup, live operations and breakdown.
- Direct AV and technical production, from initial brief and specifications to on-site delivery.
- Review technical drawings, production schedules and rigging plans.
- Maintain safe, compliant event delivery and manage Sony B2B Events inventory.
- Manage event budgets and reporting, keep trackers current, and ensure purchase orders and invoices are processed on time.
- Find, negotiate with and oversee agencies, suppliers and production partners.
- Build working relationships with marketing, sales, product and senior leadership teams.
- Share updates on event plans, progress, risks and decisions.
- Resolve issues and present event updates and post-event reports to senior stakeholders.
- Set event objectives and KPIs that support business goals.
- Gather and analyse lead, attendee engagement and brand impact data.
- Prepare post-event reports with practical recommendations to improve event ROI.
Requirements
- Demonstrated event management experience across Europe in technology or B2B industries.
- Strong knowledge of AV and technical production for live events.
- Experience managing event budgets up to six figures.
- Experience briefing, negotiating with and managing creative agencies and production suppliers.
- Experience preparing post-event ROI reports and presenting findings to senior audiences.
- Able and willing to travel frequently across Europe, including extended periods during event delivery.
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency is required.
- An additional European language, such as French, Spanish or Italian, is desirable.
- Experience with or at a global broadcast, AV or consumer electronics brand is desirable.
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting for events is desirable.
- An interest in design theory and processes is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Access to a recognition platform.
- Access to wellbeing services and platforms.
- Allowances for volunteering days.
- Learning and personal development programmes.
- Career mobility opportunities with support from a dedicated mobility team.