C.H. Robinson is looking for an execution‑driven strategist who transforms business objectives into high‑impact, memorable event experiences! As a Senior Events Manager on C.H. Robinson’s Experiential & Events team, you will shape and deliver our presence across industry trade shows, conferences, partner events, and hosted client summits. You’ll own the full event lifecycle; from strategic portfolio planning and vendor management to onsite execution, lead capture, and post‑event performance reporting all while partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to elevate our brand, fuel pipeline growth, and deepen customer engagement. This role blends strategic clarity with hands‑on precision, ensuring scalable standards, consistent quality, and measurable ROI across our events portfolio.

Are you ready to elevate how an industry leader shows up in the market? Join us and turn bold ideas into unforgettable experiences!

Responsibilities:

• Develop event strategies, objectives, and audience targets; collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and Commercial teams to define messaging, calls‑to‑action, and desired outcomes
• Maintain and enforce scalable event processes, including toolkits, templates, SLAs, and runbooks
• Manage end‑to‑end logistics for industry and third‑party events: sponsorships and contracts, registrations, exhibit packages, deliverables, hotel and restaurant coordination, customer meeting support, and onsite materials/services
• Oversee booth experience design; layouts, content, demos, AV and ensure brand consistency and engagement
• Coordinate cross‑functional staffing plans, including schedules, role assignments, executive preparation, and talking points
• Lead all aspects of hosted client summits, including agenda design, speaker coordination, experience format, venue sourcing, catering, production, and hospitality
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on attendee targeting, outreach sequencing, and high‑touch engagement moments
• Drive onsite activation and lead‑capture workflows (scanners, QR tools, appointment setting), ensuring proper data ingestion and compliance
• Own event budgets through forecasting, accruals, and reconciliation while tracking performance metrics such as lead volume, opportunity creation, and brand impact
• Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Creative, and Centers of Excellence to develop event messaging, assets, demos, and thought‑leadership elements
• Enable field and commercial teams with pre‑event briefings, talk tracks, event guides, and structured post‑event follow‑up plans
• Capture insights and performance learnings, sharing them across the Experiential & Events team to continuously elevate quality, efficiency, and business impact

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 7 years in B2B event management, conference/trade show operations, or experiential marketing
• Proven experience leading participation at industry/third-party events and hosted executive/client summits
• Expert project management; able to juggle multiple events with complex logistics and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and executive presence; comfortable briefing leaders and representing the brand onsite
• Willingness to travel (25%, seasonal variability) and work flexible hours during events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, and/or communications from an accredited college or university
• Strong vendor/agency management and negotiation skills; history of driving savings without sacrificing quality
• Data-driven mindset with ROI reporting experience (lead quality, pipeline influence, cost per opportunity)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or technology sectors

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$77,200.00 - $122,300.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page