Join the Cisco Isovalent Global Events Team, where we are passionate about creating exceptional event experiences in the Cloud Native tech ecosystem. We manage sponsorships, plan in-house events, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive brand visibility and customer engagement. As part of a fast-growing team at the forefront of innovation, you'll work with groundbreaking technologies like Cilium and Tetragon and play a pivotal role in shaping how Cisco Isovalent engages with the community. With our recent acquisition by Cisco, this is an exciting time to join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Your Impact In this role, you’ll be instrumental in driving Isovalent’s event strategy and execution, ensuring we create engaging experiences that amplify our brand and drive business outcomes. What Success Looks Like: ● Manage third-party event sponsorships to optimize brand awareness and ROI. ● Plan and execute virtual and in-person events, including logistics, budgets, and vendor management. ● Collaborate with Field Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to align event strategies with company goals. ● Develop and track event KPIs to continuously improve attendee experiences and engagement. ● Ensure consistent brand representation across all events, merchandise, and promotional materials. Minimum Qualifications ● 3+ years of experience in event management, including planning, execution, and sponsorship coordination. ● Proven experience with third-party sponsorships and managing event logistics. ● Experience negotiating with vendors and managing event budgets effectively. ● Experience in event management software and virtual event platforms. Preferred Qualifications ● Experience with tech events and the Cloud Native tech ecosystem. ● Familiarity with tools like CRM systems, scanners, printers, and event platforms. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. ● Ability to develop contingency plans and troubleshoot issues during events. ● Willingness to travel up to 40% and manage remote work effectively. ● Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.