Job Overview
Location
Remote - USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Marketing
Date Posted
May 13, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Senior Trade Show & Event Manager responsible for planning and executing strategic third-party events program with world-class execution, supporting key growth segments across trade shows and conferences, including the ConneXions at Local regional event program and the annual ConneXions conference.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include end-to-end event execution (booth selection, F&B ordering, vendor coordination, on-site setup, budget tracking, post-event analysis), managing event logistics with extreme attention to detail, coordinating venue selection, audiovisual needs, transportation, hotel blocks, developing run-of-show schedules, managing registration and ticketing via platforms like Cvent, and ensuring timely delivery of event supplies.
- • Cross-functional planning with sales, field marketing, and product marketing to align event strategy with target attendee personas and objectives, serving as primary point of contact for event communications, building strong vendor and partner relationships, and managing multiple concurrent events with competing priorities.
- • Budget tracking and expense management including real-time budget tracking, PO creation, invoice processing, vendor payments, expense reconciliation, maintaining detailed financial documentation, and flagging variances early to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.
- • Post-event reporting: driving ROI measurement and attribution (lead tracking, pipeline impact, engagement metrics), collecting and analyzing attendee feedback, creating post-event recaps and reports with insights and recommendations, and ensuring timely lead handoff to sales with clear tracking of next steps.
- • About the company: Calix, Inc. is a fully remote company based in the USA, offering a high-visibility role in event management that supports key growth initiatives through exceptional event experiences and operational excellence.
- • What the person can learn or achieve: Develop expertise in large-scale B2B event strategy and execution, gain deep experience in cross-functional stakeholder management, master budget accountability and financial tracking for events, refine leadership in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments, and contribute directly to measurable business outcomes through event-driven lead generation and pipeline impact.
🎯 Requirements
- • 8–12+ years of relevant experience executing trade shows, conferences, and events with strong focus on hands-on logistics and delivery
- • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%–40%, including evenings and weekends, to support on-site event execution
- • Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage aggressive timelines across multiple priorities
- • Ability to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with professionalism and an unflappable attitude
- • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
- • Advanced knowledge of Cvent preferred; experience with additional event management platforms a plus
- • CMP or similar industry certification is a plus; Bachelor’s degree preferred
🏖️ Benefits
- • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs for employees
- • Fully remote work flexibility (position can be located in the United States or Canada)
- • Base pay range varies by geographic location (e.g., $158,700–$238,100 USD Annual in San Francisco Bay Area)
- • Eligibility for bonus as part of total compensation package
- • Access to detailed benefits information via Calix careers page
Skills & Technologies
About Calix, Inc.
Calix, Inc. provides cloud and software platforms, systems and services for broadband service providers worldwide. The company offers revenue-generating cloud solutions, network management, subscriber experience, and analytics software that enable operators to deploy gigabit services. Its portfolio includes Calix Cloud, Calix Services, and Calix Systems that support fiber, copper, and coax networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Calix serves communications service providers, municipalities, and utilities, helping them simplify operations, reduce costs, and deliver enhanced broadband experiences to residential and business customers.
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