Event Manager - Americas

An Amazing Career Opportunity foran Event Manager(Americas)!!

Location: Austin, TX

Job ID: 42324

We're looking for an Events Manager to take the lead on HID's North and Latin America trade shows and events-driving every stage from planning and budgeting to execution and follow-up. In this role, you'll partner with regional leaders, marketing, and sales teams to deliver impactful, on-brand experiences that strengthen HID's global presence. You'll manage sponsorships, vendors, and creative assets while ensuring flawless coordination across teams and regions. This position is ideal for someone fluent in Spanish, skilled in corporate event management, and ready to bring energy, organization, and creativity to every project.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:www.hidglobal.comandhttps://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

As our Events Manager, you'll support HID's success by:

• Managing NAM / LAM trade show and event schedule including booking, site selection, attendee coordination, evaluation, budgeting, lead generation and asset management for assigned events.
• Working with regional leadership, product subject matter experts, exhibit houses to produce displays and signage in line with messaging. Overseeing implementation.
• Developing and managing event-related sponsorships and campaigns for optimal brand exposure at appropriate spending levels. Coordinating with global marcom team and sales for relevant and timely programs.
• Working with Marketing Communication Managers to integrate events into multi-touch campaign plans.
• Overseeing lead management and coordinating with sales and marketing peers for lead follow up
• Working closely with extended teams to ensure portfolio is appropriately represented in synch with go-to-market plans and events.
• Coordinating with peers in other regions to leverage event assets created in-region for EMEA, Americas, APAC and other LAM events. May include digital assets, videos, display graphics, etc.
• Managing event related vendors and acting as project lead for new booth creative, kiosk displays, interactive demos, etc.
• Using online tools to initiate and track projects, secure printed collateral and implementing and distributing communications.
• Exercising a customer centric mindset in working with both HID colleagues and external customers.
• Upholding consistent HID branding in accordance with guidelines

Your Experience and Background include:

• BA or BS preferred plus minimum 3+ years of direct relevant experience in trade show management and event planning
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English and Spanish language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
• Must be able to fluent in Spanish to effectively coordinate and engage with Latin America stakeholders
• Must have corporate tradeshow experience
• Ability to multi-task and work within strict deadlines and budget, adept at working autonomously in a sometimes chaotic or stressful environment
• Ability to resolve problems without delay and/or to seek managerial intervention
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Commitment to quality, flexible and open-minded

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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