Sports Marketing & Event Manager

This role is responsible for leading Trimble's sports marketing and event management efforts, including managing corporate sponsorships, executing marquee events, and creating live brand activations across global sporting venues. The manager will act as a central liaison between internal teams and external partners, oversee budgets and KPIs, and ensure seamless on-site operations during live events. The position requires autonomy and strategic thinking to elevate Trimble's brand presence in the sports ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic activation and day-to-day management of high-profile corporate sponsorships and sports property partnerships
• Lead the full-lifecycle execution of marquee events, from B2B hospitality programs to physical activation builds and vendor load-ins - delivering seamless live experiences.
• Showcase real-world technology applications by partnering with internal product teams to highlight Trimble infrastructure solutions at sports venues
• Direct financial allocations, manage activation budgets, and track key performance indicators to measure brand lift and pipeline growth
• Serve as a central liaison across external partners, internal business leads and regional marketing teams to ensure operation alignment and cohesive brand messaging
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new opportunities for audience engagement, promotional offerings, and brand visibility across the global sports ecosystem
• Autonomously navigate unpredictable operational shifts, complex logistics, and vendor issues on-site to safeguard brand integrity during live events

Requirements

• 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in sports marketing, corporate sponsorships, or experiential event management
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Sports Management, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to manage complex projects independently from concept to completion
• Exceptional communication and executive presence needed to interact with internal leadership and external sporting executives

Nice to have

• Prior experience working within B2B marketing or enterprise sales environments
• Functional familiarity with Trimble’s core industries, including Construction, Geospatial, or Transportation