Manager, Engagement & Event Marketing

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Based in Montreal, Detroit, and Munich, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only AI-powered hardware and software platform designed for the factory. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines in 4,000 factories across 5 continents, and we have the privilege of collaborating with a significant portion of the Fortune 500 manufacturers, from rocket construction to electric vehicles, through robotics.

At Vention, you will work alongside passionate and talented people who care about their craft and the impact they create. We form a team of ambitious people who grow through meaningful work, tackling complex challenges, learning quickly, and seeing the results of their efforts every day.

We move fast and aim high, but we do it together, with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture values the diversity of perspectives and supports your development through intentional mentorship, strong leadership, and concrete opportunities to make a real difference.

Here is the French Canadian translation of the job description body, written in a professional, dynamic, and perfectly adapted style for the Quebec job market.

The Manager, Engagement & Event Marketing plays a crucial role in steering strategic marketing initiatives related to customer engagement, partner marketing, and global events. This highly interfunctional, project management-focused role requires rigorous coordination with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of impactful programs and events.

The person in this role oversees the planning and execution of Vention's customer and partner engagement initiatives, with a particular focus on trade shows, executive events, partner activations, and scalable event operations. They also support strategic technology partnerships through collaborative marketing initiatives designed to drive brand awareness, engagement, and business growth.

Success in this role hinges on exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, and a strong operational rigor to ensure consistent execution and a faithful representation of the brand at every touchpoint. The chosen candidate will collaborate closely with the European-based team for events, customer engagement, and partner marketing initiatives.

Events and Trade Shows

Ensure end-to-end project management for all major events and customer engagement initiatives, including:

• Global industry trade shows and events;
• Executive roundtables and invitation-only dinners;
• Events for clients and partners;
• The Developers Conference (*Automate 2026*);
• The Demo Day 2026 (*Demo Day 2026* — event execution);
• Regional sales enablement and customer engagement events;
• Webinars for partners and clients.

What You Will Do

• Develop scalable event processes, workflows, timelines, and execution frameworks;
• Manage event logistics, vendors, budgets, schedules, and on-site operations;
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and interfunctional deliverables;
• Lead event communications, planning rhythms, and execution preparation;
• Ensure brand and customer experience consistency across all events;
• Manage employee presence, staffing, travel coordination, and on-site support;
• Foster operational excellence and lead post-event reports and retrospectives.
• Provide leadership and support to the Global Events Manager while helping to establish a scalable event management structure capable of supporting Vention's continuous growth.
• Customer Marketing
• Manage executive events and customer engagement programs;
• Develop and implement the Customer Advisory Board program;
• Drive customer advocacy initiatives, including testimonials, case studies, reviews, speaking opportunities, and peer community engagement;
• Collaborate with the product marketing team to develop customer case studies across the industry's key verticals and product lines;
• Support Account-Based Marketing initiatives targeting enterprise-level clients;
• Coordinate customer awareness campaigns and engagement activities across different regions.
• Partner Marketing
• Build, manage, and lead Vention's Partner Advisory Council;
• Develop and execute co-marketing initiatives with strategic partners, including FANUC, Universal Robots, Franka, NVIDIA, and other ecosystem partners;
• Manage partner marketing deliverables, timelines, approvals, and execution;
• Coordinate joint campaigns, case studies, customer success stories, and partner event activations;
• Maximize Vention's visibility through partner marketing channels and events organized by them;
• Develop simplified strategic marketing plans with key partners to drive mutual brand awareness and business opportunities;
• Increase Vention's presence and engagement within industry associations and partner networks, including:
• + A3
• + AWS Partner Network
• + Canadian Robotics Council
• + Manufacturing Innovation Meetup

+ Robotics and Manufacturing Ecosystem Organizations.

What You Bring to the Team

• Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years (or more) of B2B marketing experience, with demonstrated success specifically in enterprise event marketing, customer marketing, and partner marketing.
• Industry Experience: Strongly preferred experience in the robotics, automation, manufacturing, or B2B/SaaS technology sectors.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

What We Offer

• Career Pathways: Real growth opportunities through personalized development plans, bi-annual reviews, and a mentorship program.
• Professional Development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, building high-performing teams, and constructive feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Salary equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a women's resource group offering mentorship, networking, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home some days.
• Community Engagement: Two paid days of volunteering per year to give back to causes that matter to you.
• Team Events: Year-round activities, including the annual kickoff, employee summit, quarterly 5-to-7s, and departmental events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full suite of group benefits for you and your family, starting on your first day.
• Parental Support: Financial support and resources to help employees transition to parenthood.

Interview Process

• Initial call
• Team meeting
• Case study or home exercise
• Decision and offer

We are committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you need accommodations, please let us know — we will ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

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