What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradeshow and Event Manager position at Proofpoint?
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Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint
Proofpoint is seeking a skilled, self-starting, and highly organized seasoned Event Manager to join our Corporate Events team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will play a pivotal role in planning and executing high-impact marketing events, including tradeshows, exclusive internal experiences, and high-profile customer engagements. As an Event Manager, you will oversee event logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site execution. Your ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate will be key to delivering seamless and successful events that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
About The Role
Proofpoint is seeking a skilled, self-starting, and highly organized seasoned Event Manager to join our Corporate Events team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will play a pivotal role in planning and executing high-impact marketing events, including tradeshows, exclusive internal experiences, and high-profile customer engagements. As an Event Manager, you will oversee event logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site execution. Your ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate will be key to delivering seamless and successful events that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
What You’ll Do
Event Planning & Execution
Why Join Us?
At Proofpoint, we value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. As a Seasonal Event Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, contribute to impactful marketing initiatives, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate events environment. If you’re a skilled, proactive, and highly organized event professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting—we want to hear from you!
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range 90,075.00 - 132,110.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska
Base Pay Range 72,825.00 - 106,810.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above
Base Pay Range 66,600.00 - 97,680.00 USD
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint
Proofpoint is seeking a skilled, self-starting, and highly organized seasoned Event Manager to join our Corporate Events team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will play a pivotal role in planning and executing high-impact marketing events, including tradeshows, exclusive internal experiences, and high-profile customer engagements. As an Event Manager, you will oversee event logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site execution. Your ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate will be key to delivering seamless and successful events that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
About The Role
Proofpoint is seeking a skilled, self-starting, and highly organized seasoned Event Manager to join our Corporate Events team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will play a pivotal role in planning and executing high-impact marketing events, including tradeshows, exclusive internal experiences, and high-profile customer engagements. As an Event Manager, you will oversee event logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site execution. Your ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate will be key to delivering seamless and successful events that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
What You’ll Do
Event Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement event strategies that align with business objectives.
- Manage venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract oversight, and event logistics to ensure smooth execution.
- Oversee event setup and breakdown, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.
- Troubleshoot on-site challenges and lead event staff for efficient operations.
- Customer-Centric Mindset Ensuring client satisfaction throughout every stage of event planning.
- Assist in managing event budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective planning.
- Maintain basic accounting and budgetary oversight, including vendor payments and financial reconciliation.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with internal teams—including marketing, sales, and leadership—to execute flawless events.
- Maintain strong communication with vendors, sponsors, and event partners to build and sustain relationships.
- Provide exceptional oral and written communication to ensure seamless coordination across all stakeholders.
- Support marketing efforts by creating and distributing promotional materials to maximize attendance and engagement.
- Manage event registration platforms and enhance audience engagement through digital tools.
- Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Gather post-event feedback to refine event strategies and improve future experiences.
- Track event performance metrics and contribute insights for optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Proven Event Expertise – 4 years of experience in event planning, execution, and logistics.
- Strong Organizational & Planning Abilities – Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
- Creativity & Problem-Solving Skills – A proactive approach to troubleshooting and innovating event experiences.
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments – Ability to remain agile and composed under pressure.
- Technical Proficiency – Basic understanding of event management software, word processors, and spreadsheets (e.g., Cvent, Salesforce, Marketo, Zoom, Asana, Microsoft Teams).
- Financial Acumen – Basic accounting and budgetary skills to track expenses and manage financial aspects of events.
- Flexibility & Travel Readiness – Willingness to travel and work flexible hours to support event success.
- Adaptability Remaining flexible and responsive to changing needs or circumstances.
Why Join Us?
At Proofpoint, we value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. As a Seasonal Event Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, contribute to impactful marketing initiatives, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate events environment. If you’re a skilled, proactive, and highly organized event professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting—we want to hear from you!
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range 90,075.00 - 132,110.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska
Base Pay Range 72,825.00 - 106,810.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above
Base Pay Range 66,600.00 - 97,680.00 USD
Salary : $66,600 - $132,110
