Director, Events

WHAT IS BOX? 

Box is the world’s leading Content Cloud. We are trusted by more than 115K organizations around the world today, including nearly 70% of the Fortune 500 and leaders across deeply regulated industries (such as AstraZeneca, JLL, and Nationwide), to protect their data, fuel collaboration, and power critical workflows with secure, enterprise AI.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

Founded in 2005, Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, and we have offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU

Box is looking for someone to lead the strategic vision and execution of our global events program, creating impactful experiences that resonate with target audiences. In this role, you'll partner with our leaders for Global campaigns, Partner Marketing and Field Marketing to develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy spanning multiple formats and scales, with a focus on driving business objectives and pipeline growth targets. Success in this role requires both creative vision and practical execution skills, combined with the ability to build strong relationships at all organizational levels.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build a strategic event plan that aligns with business goals and measurable pipeline growth targets

• Oversee and manage the team creating BoxWorks, our annual customer event, from conception to execution, as well as our national event sponsorships

• Design and deliver memorable event experiences that align with our brand and marketing objectives

• Drive audience engagement through innovative marketing and promotional strategies

• Manage end-to-end event planning, including budget oversight, vendor relationships, and timeline management

• Partner with and direct event agencies to ensure seamless execution and budget efficiency

• Establish and track clear success metrics for all events

• Lead and mentor the events team while fostering cross-functional collaboration

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven track record of conceptualizing and executing successful large scale, multi-day events

• Experience managing event agency relationships, including creative direction and program management

• Executive presence with proven ability to present strategy, drive regular updates, and resolve critical issues with senior leadership

• Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced technology environment

• Experience managing substantial event budget with a strategic mindset and attention to detail

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 2 days per week, with a focus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

Head-over-heels about this role — but not sure you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Box, we take a big-picture approach to hiring that fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about this opportunity, chances are, you shine pretty bright.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

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