Senior Event Manager - Internal Events

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally and collect more than 40 billion minutes of video footage and 5 trillion data points annually.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including video-based safety, vehicle telematics, apps and driver workflows, equipment monitoring, and site visibility. As part of a newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

In this role, you will run the design, orchestration, and execution of Samsara’s company and sales kickoff program and will also have the opportunity to work on other high impact internal events. For Samsara’s company and sales kickoff program, you will lead the planning and logistics for all event elements including content and speaker management, event logistics, branding, social elements, and internal/external event communication. You will be responsible for working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and delegating critical work streams as needed, while remaining the overall project manager. You should be creative, detail oriented, & relentlessly focused on the employee experience. Partnering across all departments, this role will lead engaging and valuable events contributing to the culture of Samsara!

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Develop, plan and execute the end-to-end event production for Samsara’s sales and company kickoff 
• Manage the entire event & production budget including preparation, negotiation, and accurate forecasts; alert management about any risks and make recommendations for corrective action
• Own end-to-end event logistics and vendor management including audiovisual, food and beverage, social elements, and travel and transportation; create detailed production timelines and run-of-show documents
• Understand Samsara’s brand and contribute to developing overall events, activations, and experiences that reflect it – this includes working on key internal events in addition to Company & Sales Kickoff (such as Town Halls, Employee SWAG, High Impact ERG Programs, etc)
• Drive internal communications and promotion of events, liaison with other departments 
• Support the selection and management of external guest speakers
• Establish success criteria and evaluate event impact; prepare stakeholder and executive-level post-event follow-up and make recommendations for improvement
• Bring energy, creativity, and new ideas to build a successful event experience
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we