Senior Manager, Events Marketing (Hospitality Solutions) at Sabre

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.Positioned at the center of the travel we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps online travel sites airline and hotel reservation networks travel agent terminals and scores of other solutions.Simply put we connect people with moments that matter.NOTE: TPG Capital a global alternative asset management firm recently acquired Hospitality Solutions. Over the coming months Sabre is working with TPG to formally separate the Hospitality Solutions business from Sabre. It is important to understand that while you will be employed by a Sabre legal entity your role will be to support the Hospitality Solutions business which is now owned by TPG. Hospitality Solutions formerly part of Sabre Holdings is a global leader at the forefront of hospitality technology powering over 40000 properties across 174 countries. Celebrated for our innovative and customer-centric approach we deliver integrated platforms for distribution reservations retailing and guest experience to both renowned hotel brands and independent properties worldwide.Senior Manager Events MarketingAs a Senior Manager Events Marketing you will lead the planning coordination and day-to-day execution of our global events portfolio. Youll ensure every detailfrom booth builds to vendor management to onsite logisticsis delivered flawlessly and aligned with our commercial goals. This role is deeply operational highly collaborative and essential to bringing our brand to life in the field. You will partner across marketing sales product and regional teams to ensure every event runs smoothly delivers value and supports our broader go-to-market effortsYou possess a deep understanding of our audienceswhat motivates them what influences their decisions and what interactions move them to action. You use these insights to shape an event strategy that is bold data-backed and aligned to business objectives. Whether designing a flagship conference an executive summit or a high-impact industry presence you architect experiences that seamlessly connect brand message and market.You will partner closely with product marketing sales customer success and brand teams to ensure events are fully integrated into GTM motions. You influence stakeholders across the organization navigate competing priorities and bring disciplined leadership to complex cross-functional initiatives. You measure success not only in attendance and engagement but in pipeline influence deal acceleration and brand resonance.Above all you bring creativity executive presence and an owners mindsetbalancing vision with execution and ensuring every event meaningfully moves the business forward.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Portfolio OwnershipLead the end-to-end event strategy across a portfolio of external and internal experiences ensuring alignment with GTM priorities brand narrative and revenue objectives.Build and maintain an events roadmap prioritizing high-impact programs and ensuring consistent global execution standards.Develop scalable frameworks and processes that elevate operational excellence across all events.Cross-Functional Influence & Stakeholder ManagementPartner with product marketing sales customer success and brand teams to ensure events function as strategic accelerators for awareness engagement and pipeline.Influence senior stakeholders on event strategy resource allocation and portfolio prioritization.Align event goals with commercial objectives and communicate performance insights to leadership.Event Architecture & Experience DesignOwn the strategy and creative direction for each event ensuring experiences reflect the brand resonate with target audiences and drive meaningful engagement.Oversee content strategy speaker selection session design and storytelling across all flagship and executive-level programs.Operational Management & Execution Partner with regional event contacts to oversee day-to-day execution including booth builds shipping assets ordering giveaways and coordinating onsite logisticsManage relationships with external producers for major tradeshows (ITB ATM HITEC WTM) while directly producing smaller events in-houseEnsure all event materials prefab booths and assets are delivered on time and within budget maintaining consistency across regionsOversee shipping schedules inventory tracking and fulfillment of event collateral to guarantee smooth executionSales & Customer Engagement AlignmentPartner with revenue teams to drive attendance create engagement paths and ensure strong post-event follow-through.Enable sales with frameworks messaging and engagement strategies that increase conversion and pipeline acceleration.Measurement Insights & OptimizationEstablish KPIs across pipeline engagement brand impact and ROIand deliver strategic insights to guide future planning.Continuously optimize the events portfolio identifying opportunities for efficiency scale and innovation.Requirements10 years of experience in event field or experiential marketing including significant leadership experience managing large-scale and executive-level programs.Proven ability to set and drive event strategy aligned to GTM and revenue goals.Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and operating in complex matrixed environments.Strong analytical skills; able to synthesize audience insights and event performance data into strategic recommendations.Exceptional communicator with strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external audiences.Experience building scalable event frameworks systems and operating rhythms.Skilled in managing large budgets vendor ecosystems and multi-component event programs.Expert at navigating competing priorities and complex stakeholder groups across geos teams and business segments.Proficient in CRM collaboration and marketing tools (Salesforce Teams Marketing Cloud/Pardot).Strong leadership skills; able to mentor team members and rally cross-functional teams toward shared goals.Outstanding BenefitsVery competitive compensationGenerous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)5 days off annually for Year-End BreakWe offer a comprehensive medical dental and Wellness Program12 weeks paid parental leaveAn infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangementsFormal and informal reward recognition and acknowledgement programsLots of fun and engaging employee development eventsReasonable AccommodationSabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at .Determinationson requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Affirmative ActionSabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities females veterans and disabled individuals.EEO IS THE LAW#LI-Hybrid#LI-TJ1Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Service,Hospitality Management,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Event Planning,Employment & Labor Law,Project Management Software,Customer relationship management,Restaurant Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1