Sr. Director Events amp Experiences

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Sr. Director, Events & Experiences
at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Mountain View, CA
BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.
Since our founding in 2009, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has empowered innovators to build a better world with data. In less than eight years, Pure reached $1B in sales, faster than nearly every enterprise company in history, and our incredible growth continues to outpace the competition.
Our mission? Give technologists their time back by delivering a modern data experience that empowers organizations to run their operations as a true, automated, storage as-a-service model seamlessly across multiple clouds.
The secret sauce? More than 3,000 team members (and growing!) around the world who join forces to invent the next big thing. And then the next one.
We’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions
, and as we continue to gobble up market share, we’re blazing trails and setting records:
For
seven straight years, Pure has been named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant
(five years in the MQ for Solid-State Arrays, and two in the newly created MQ
for Primary Storage).
Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a 2020 Medallia
Net Promoter Score
, certified by Owen CX,
in the top 1% of B2B companies
If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
Passionate. Fun. Warm. Enthusiastic. Determined. Does this sound like you? If so, keep reading because we’re looking for a fantastic proactive leader who is passionate about re-defining events and experiences in this hybrid online and offline world. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team that manages **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. flagship events like Pure Accelerate, along with customer and prospect facing experiences including our Executive Briefing Center, user communities, third party events, and sponsorships with The Giants and Formula One. You’ll be developing the strategy and execution of our portfolio reporting into the VP, Brand Experience.
This leader is responsible for working cross-functionally across **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to drive attendance and develop creative ways to carry Pure experiences to the next level. Nimble and fun like a start up, we’re also the established leader in the data storage space, so you’ll be critical in our collective success, influencing senior leadership and working with the solutions, partner, sales, demand gen, communications teams to amplify our company initiatives, campaigns, brand and event pipeline goals.
Your Impact - Key Responsibilities
Develop the strategy and plan to support events aligned campaigns and product launches and which support the overall marketing strategy.
Plan and lead the execution of our flagship customer conference, Accelerate, with a live, virtual and hybrid strategy which draws tens of thousands of attendees across the world.
Lead a core event team focused on delivering keynotes, curriculum, executive tracks, communications and logistics.
Work closely with executives, senior leaders and stakeholders on our flagship customer events to define messaging, agenda, speakers, training, content strategy, etc.
Drive event communications, both internally and externally, alongside PR and the Content Team.
Develop the audience acquisition strategy in partnership with the Digital Demand Center to drive high registration.
Deliver exceptional sponsorship experiences and content which will drives engagement, participation, and post-event follow-up response
Work closely with partners and cross-functional marketing teams to develop repeatable content and processes to drive scale and organization for purposeful planning and execution.
Manage key audiences, accelerate sales pipeline and drive marketing-influenced bookings for all events.
Build a partner, vendor and agency network to deliver best in class events, including platform vendors, messaging agencies, creative development and event production
Partner closely with the broader marketing teams and creative team to ensure there is consistency of messaging and visual identity across all aspects of events.
Maintain a budget for large scale events and closely track spend against targets.
Set success criteria, measure and report out the impact of each major event on awareness, engagement and pipeline acceleration metrics.
Validate event investment versus the ROI driven from each major event.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
10-15 years delivering successful event experiences, virtual/hybrid event experience required
6 years managing a team w/experience growing, managing and fostering individuals
Excellent written, verbal, and visual presentation skills
Creative, collaborative, and resourceful. You get it done and you’re methodical about planning.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Lead and influence w/executives and cross-departmentally
Data-driven mindset focused on setting and measuring KPIs and pipeline metrics
Strong understanding and practice of event strategy and content development
Knowledge and experience with online event platforms and tools (reg/web/mobile) for digital, live-streamed and in-person events
Experience working in both digital and in-person event environments, with in-depth knowledge in managing internal and external production teams
Demonstrated ability to create net new event types, based on business need
Experience working in an integrated marketing/demand gen organization
Positive and motivated self-starter
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, with the ability to drive clarity for the team
Excellent budget and financial understanding
BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.
Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.
Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.
Research shows that in order to apply for a job women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. You don't have to meet all the job requirements. If you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
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