Events Specialist

Job ID 27-0064

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Envision yourself at Barracuda The Barracuda Marketing team is looking for an Event Specialist. Are you detail-oriented, with a bias toward action and a passion for process? Do you have a passion for bringing brands to life through events? The individual in this role is responsible for the coordination and management of Barracuda’s participation in a variety of industry events, as well as planning and executing events (virtual and in-person) across the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who excels at juggling multiple priorities, solving problems on the fly, and collaborating as a reliable and enthusiastic team player.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Assist in managing our events calendar, budget and help project manage all associated plans and details related to our events.
• Help identify and evaluate new opportunities for industry engagement through trade shows, conferences, community events, and strategic partnerships.
• Assist in the coordination of our participation in tradeshows and other industry events, virtual and in-person company-hosted events.
• Contribute creative and cost-effective recommendations to amplify our brand at events and drive meaningful engagement with key audiences.
• Travel as needed and attend in-person events, supporting successful execution of events carried out by colleagues, ensuring pre-, during-, and post-event expectations are met and operations run smoothly.
• Manage event operations end-to-end: booth selection, staff scheduling, shipment tracking, swag orders, and vendor coordination. The Events Specialist is the go-to person for all things tradeshow.
• Coordinate all service orders, A/V orders, and display setups.
• Coordinate shipping to and from events.
• Work with our Brand Team to ensure messaging displayed at events aligns with brand-approved messaging.
• Collaborate with Field Channel Marketing Team on To-Partner and Thru-Partner events to maximize impact of "live" engagements.
• Provide monitoring and analysis on events performance with an eye toward continuous optimization.
• Assist with logistical support of partner and customer hosted events.

What You Bring To The Role

• 3+ years of B2B event planning experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience). Experience in the Channel is a nice to have.
• Experience with virtual events, livestreams, webinars, simulive experiences, and other online event formats.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to creating branded experiences, not just logistical support.
• Proficiency with AI tools to enhance planning, content creation, data insights, and attendee engagement (examples: AI-assisted content drafting, data analysis, automation, etc.).
• A bias toward action – comfortable juggling multiple priorities and tight timelines in a fast-paced setting.
• Quick learner with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently while staying collaborative.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and external vendors.
• Detail-oriented problem-solver with a “can do” attitude.
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional with team members, management, and clients.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Marketo, registration and webinar platforms (Zoom preferred).
• Willingness to travel for in-person event support (approx. 10–25%).

What You’ll Get From Us A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are many opportunities for cross training and the ability to define your next career step within Barracuda. We support employees who want to explore other areas of interest.

• Equity, in the form of non-qualified options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000.00 to $126,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.

Job ID 27-0064

At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience.