Event Manager

Your Job

Koch Engineered Solutions is seeking an Event Manager responsible for executing approximately 30 tradeshows, customer events, technical trainings, and other sponsored activities each year.

This role is centered on project management, event coordination, logistics ownership, vendor management, and operational delivery.

You will partner closely with Segment Marketing and business commercial teams to ensure every event has clear objectives, strong representation, and exceptional execution.

You will manage event logistics end-to-end, including space/venue selection, booth assets, equipment, promotional items, global inventory, onsite vendor coordination, and post-event analysis - ensuring accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the full event portfolio.

This role is based in Wichita, Kansas and requires up to 20% travel.

What You Will Do



* Lead end - to - end delivery of ~30 events annually, including tradeshows, customer events, technical seminars, and sponsored activities, ensuring each has clear objectives, strong representation, and flawless execution.


* Own all logistics: venue sourcing, booth and equipment coordination, furniture and labor needs, promo items, custom orders, shipping, and multi - event scheduling.


* Manage inventory for booths, displays, gear, and event materials; maintain accuracy, organization, and readiness; expand processes to support international regions.


* Coordinate and manage vendors: evaluate options, secure preferred partners, manage contracts and onsite labor, and oversee setup/tear - down as needed.


* Collaborate cross - functionally with Segment Marketing (strategy owners) and business commercial teams to ensure aligned execution and strong event coverage.


* Provide selective onsite support (up to ~20% travel) for registration oversight, vendor management, and quality assurance - not as a sales or customer - facing role.


* Apply project - management discipline: timelines, milestones, risks, contingency planning, and proactive gap - spotting to ensure accountability and consistent delivery.


* Manage budgets and compliance across all events; track spend, steward resources, and follow established operational and regulatory procedures.


* Drive scalable, repeatable systems by creating processes, refining standards, using automation and AI and helping shift toward more KES - hosted events for greater control and improved outcomes.


* Operate as a proactive owner who challenges assumptions, anticipates issues, strengthens cross - team alignment, and elevates opportunities for better execution.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience planning and executing professional events, tradeshows, or trainings.


* Experience coordinating event logistics such as venue selection, equipment, materials, shipping, or vendor management.


* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or deadlines.


* Experience working c...