Strategic Events Manager

The Salesforce Strategic Events team is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Strategic Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of Campground across our global event portfolio.

In this role, you will own Campground planning and operations for your assigned events, partnering with Campground leads, agencies, product teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and product relevancy before, during, and after each event.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning for Campground experiences across Dreamforce, Connections, TDX, World Tours, and Tableau Conference.
• Serve as the primary partner to product marketing, creative and production agencies, research, and partner teams.
• Lead onsite operations to ensure Campground opens effectively and runs smoothly.
• Manage the Campground budget for assigned events, including forecasting, tracking spend against plan, and approving agency and vendor costs within delegated authority.

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of experience in event planning, experiential marketing, expo or trade show operations, or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, vendors, or creative teams and event budgets and contracts.
• Strong judgment and decision-making, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with proficiency in Google Workspace or Office and strength in data analysis and reporting.

Benefits:

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program