Director of Event Venue Strategy, Contracts, and City Engagement

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Event Venue Strategy, Contracts, and City Engagement to lead all aspects of venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and city and convention and visitor authority relationships for Microsoft’s key events worldwide

• Lead end-to-end venue sourcing and contracting for large-scale events
• Negotiate complex contracts with venues, hotels, and city partners
• Understand and manage venue-specific requirements
• Collaborate with city convention and visitor authorities
• Build and maintain relationships with city executives, tourism boards, and local government stakeholders
• Contribute to economic impact studies and reporting
• Develop and manage detailed workback schedules
• Present plans and contract details to executive audiences
• Cross-collaborate with event teams, internal teams, vendors, and venue partners
• Think creatively about non-traditional venues and space utilization
• Evaluate and recommend innovative venue options
• Present plans to leadership, manage detailed workback schedules, and ensure that every venue decision supports Microsoft’s broader marketing and business objectives

• 5+ years business to business, business to consumer, digital, or experiential/event marketing experience OR equivalent experience
• Experience with convention centers, hotel resort properties or convention / visitor authorities
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, or related field AND 10+ years business to business, business to consumer, enterprise technology, digital, or experiential/event marketing experience in the technology industry OR equivalent experience
• 8+ years marketing experience in a large multinational organization or creative/media agency

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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