Events Manager | EMEA - Grafana Labs

The Opportunity

As our EMEA Events Manager, you will independently own and deliver Grafana's regional events across EMEA and, over time, APJ. From ObservabilityCON on the Road conferences to third-party sponsorship portfolios, this is a hands-on role for an experienced manager who has run conferences end-to-end.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Event Execution: Independently manage and execute a portfolio of in-person events, including owned regional user conferences and third-party sponsorships.
• Logistics: Lead end-to-end logistics, including venue sourcing, negotiating, contracting, vendor coordination, booth design, and on-site execution.
• Project Management: Maintain detailed timelines, budgets, and vendor communications while ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Strategy & Analytics: Define success metrics, deliver post-event analysis, and translate insights into actionable improvements for ROI.
• Brand & Content: Create, review, and approve event assets (signage, collateral, presentations) to ensure brand consistency.
• Innovation: Leverage AI and automation tools to improve planning efficiency and reporting processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, product, and regional teams to align event strategy with business objectives.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Location: Must be based in the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, or Germany.
• Experience: 4+ years of direct event management experience, including end-to-end ownership of hosted conferences and third-party sponsorships.
• On-site Leadership: Proven experience as the primary on-site lead, capable of making real-time decisions without escalation.
• Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time, including long-haul travel to APJ and occasional work across different time zones.
• Tech Savvy: Curiosity in adopting new marketing technologies and AI-driven tools (e.g., Claude Code).
• Preferred Skills: Proficiency in Zuddl (or similar registration platforms), Salesforce, and Monday.com.

Why You’ll Thrive at Grafana Labs

• Global Culture: 100% remote-first company with team members across 40+ countries.
• Ownership: All roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Balance: Global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum, including company-wide shutdown days.
• Growth: A high-growth, innovation-driven environment with transparent communication and clear career pathways.