Sales Event Planning Specialist

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, organize, and execute sales events, including global sales meeting, sales incentives trip, and trade shows. 
• Negotiate with vendors, venues, and suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms.
• Develop and present event proposals and plans, including timelines, budgets, and themes, to key stakeholders.
• Manage and track event budgets to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Enter and oversee contract requests in the internal management system, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event goals align with company objectives.
• Manage event logistics, including scheduling, registration, catering, and on-site coordination.
• Identify and implement creative solutions to enhance attendee experiences.
• Evaluate event success through post-event feedback and analytics, making recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree
• Proven experience in event planning, coordination, or related roles.

SKILLS

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective deals.
• Experience managing budgets and working with internal contract management systems.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Creative mindset with a knack for problem-solving.
• Proficiency in event management tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and budgeting software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all