Events Manager

ph3strong🚛 About Qargo /strong /h3pQargo is astrongcloud-based (SaaS) Transport Management Platform /strong. We are a scale-up based in Ghent, London and Chicago, and are rapidly expanding across Europe, the UK and the US. The platform is an ‘all-in-one system’, handling everything from initial order entry to final invoicing. It optimises planning and has built-in AI features that automate lengthy manual tasks. Qargo is designed to help modern logistics operationsstrongrun more efficiently, while increasing profitability and sustainability. /strong /ppTo support our growth, we’re looking for anstrongEvents Manager /strongto join our commercial team instrongGhent, Belgium /strong. You’ll take full ownership of Qargo’s events across multiple regions andstronglead and coach a team of two regional Events Coordinators /strong— one based in Ghent covering our EU markets, and one covering the UK Ireland. You’ll also personally drive our strongevents presence in France /strong, while ensuring a consistent and scalable approach as we grow. /ph3

About the Role
/h3pAs ourstrongEvents Manager /strong, you’ll own Qargo’s events programmestrongfrom A to Z /strong, coveringstrong50+ events per year /strongacross Europe, the UK and the US. /ppYou’ll lead the planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, customer and partner events, webinars and roadshows. You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing and Customer Success to make sure our events support our commercial goals. /ppThis is a hands-on role with plenty of autonomy, responsibility and travel. You’ll alsostrongcoach and coordinate our Events team consisting of 2 people /strong, helping to build a scalable way of working across our different markets. /ph3⭐

Key responsibilities
/h3ullipstrongOwn Qargo’s annual events programme /strongacross Europe, the UK and US, coordinatingstrong50+ events per year /strongand balancing multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders. /p /lilipstrongBuild and grow Qargo’s events presence in France /strong, working closely with the French Sales team to identify the right events, execute them effectively and turn them into pipeline. /p /lilipstrongOwn events end-to-end /strong, from planning, budgeting and supplier management through to execution, lead capture, follow-up and ROI. This includes coordinating travel, accommodation, stand builds, catering, merchandise and other logistics. /p /lilipstrongLead event execution on the ground /strong, travelling regularly across Europe and occasionally further afield, while ensuring a consistent experience and way of working across regions. /p /lilipstrongWork closely with Sales, Marketing and technology partners /strongon event promotion, lead generation, webinars and joint activations — from shared stands and sessions to partner materials, VIP dinners and online events hosted via Zoom. /p /lilipstrongLead and coach our Events Coordinators /strong, aligning ways of working across regions and continuously improving our event processes, playbooks and operations. /p /lilipstrongTrack budgets, performance and ROI /strongacross the events programme, ensuring accurate lead and data capture in HubSpot and providing clear visibility on results and opportunities for improvement. /p /li /ulh3✅ Skills experience /h3pstrongMust-haves /strong /pullipEnd-to-end experience instrongevent management /strongin a B2B environment. /p /lilipComfortable managing astronghigh volume of events /strongand multiple priorities at once. /p /lilipExperience working acrossstrongmultiple regions and markets. /strong /p /lilipWilling and able tostrongtravel regularly. /strong /p /lilipPreviousstrongexperience of coaching/leading /stronga team member. /p /lilipStrong project management, organisation and stakeholder management skills. /p /lilipProactive and comfortable taking ownership and making decisions independently. /p /lilipConfident working with suppliers, partners and senior internal stakeholders. /p /lilipFluent instrongFrench and English is a must. /strong /p /lilipComfortable with tools such as Canva, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and ideally HubSpot. /p /li /ulpstrongNice-to-haves /strong /pullipExperience in B2B SaaS or logistics. /p /lilipExperience with event strategy, budgeting and ROI reporting. /p /li /ulh3🤝

What we offer
/h3ullipA high-ownership role where you’llstrongown Qargo’s events programme from A to Z. /strong /p /lilipThe opportunity to shape and further progress our events team as Qargo continues to grow. /p /lilipAstrongfast-paced, international tech scale-up /strongwith plenty of autonomy. /p /lilipAstrongcollaborative culture /strongwhere feedback, trust, and teamwork matter. /p /lilipCompetitive salary package and benefits. /p /lilipstrongHybrid working model /strongwith a modern office in Ghent. /p /li /ul /p