Events Manager at Canonical

Canonical, a leading open-source software provider, seeks a B2B Events Manager to develop and execute event strategies across APAC. This role involves close collaboration with Sales, Partner & Alliances, Product Marketing, and Design teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and its application in marketing.

The Events Manager will report to the VP of Marketing and be based in Canonical's Taiwan office.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a list of events for Canonical's participation.
• Set KPIs to measure event effectiveness and justify spending.
• Source cost-effective deals to maximize visibility.
• Provide full logistical support for global events, including occasional travel.
• Manage event budget planning and execution.
• Create systems to improve event effectiveness over time.

Requirements:

• Experience in B2B event organization (trade shows, customer events, webinars).
• Excellent academic results with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or STEM.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English.
• Hands-on mindset and passion for experimentation.
• Growth mindset with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

What Canonical Offers:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events