Events Manager | EMEA | Remote - Grafana Labs

About the Role

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 event 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 alignment across marketing, sales, and product teams.
• Strategy & Analytics: Define success metrics, deliver post-event analysis, and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Innovation: Leverage AI and automation tools to improve planning efficiency and reporting processes.
• Leadership: Provide guidance to junior team members and agency partners while remaining hands-on.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Location: 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 Expertise: Proven track record 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 and adaptability in adopting new marketing technologies and AI-driven tools.
• Skills: Excellent communication, ability to manage concurrent events with competing deadlines, and proficiency in tools like Zuddl, Salesforce, and Monday.com.

Why You’ll Thrive at Grafana Labs

• Global Culture: A 100% remote-first company with team members across 40+ countries.
• Growth: Work in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment with transparent communication.
• Ownership: All roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to ensure shared success.
• Balance: Global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum, including company-wide shutdown days.
• Support: In-person onboarding to help you thrive from day one.