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Event Director, Manufacturing Events

RX Global
Norwalk, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Are you excited by the opportunity to lead and grow a flagship manufacturing event with real industry impact?

Do you enjoy bringing people, ideas, and experiences together to create standout events?

About Our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About The Role

As Event Director, you will lead the strategic planning, delivery, and growth of a major manufacturing event within the RX Global portfolio. You will set the vision for the event experience, work across diverse teams, and use insight and creativity to deliver strong outcomes for exhibitors, attendees, and partners. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a clear strategic plan to drive event growth and an excellent customer experience
  • Lead end-to-end event management, including concept development, budgeting, delivery, and post-event evaluation
  • Work across a matrix of teams including sales, marketing, operations, and registration to ensure seamless execution
  • Shape the overall event experience, designing engaging programs such as workshops, seminars, keynotes, and networking activities
  • Manage event budgets, balancing cost efficiency with quality and impact
  • Use data and insights to measure performance against KPIs and identify continuous improvements
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, exhibitors, and attendees
  • Represent the event at industry gatherings to strengthen visibility and develop new relationships

Requirements

  • Experience leading and delivering large-scale events with accountability for outcomes
  • Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple stakeholders
  • Clear, confident communication and relationship-building skills
  • A creative, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and perform well under pressure
  • Confidence working in a matrix environment and influencing across teams
  • Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours aligned to event schedules

Work in a Way that Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

Salary : $95,300 - $158,800

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