Senior Event Manager

@ Pliant

About Pliant

Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into financial workflows. We serve companies looking to optimize operations with intuitive apps and APIs, and businesses such as financial software platforms and banks wanting to enhance their credit card offerings with embedded finance solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners globally.

About the Role

We are expanding quickly in the US and looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager to develop and implement an event strategy that achieves brand and sales goals. You will work remotely from the US (East Coast preferred) in collaboration with our VP of Marketing and VP of Growth based in Berlin, as well as other commercial team stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Create a comprehensive event strategy with clear goals and reporting.
• Manage the entire event lifecycle including conceptualization, planning, execution, and post-event measurement.
• Organize both external events (trade shows, conferences, custom events) and internal events (company culture events).
• Collaborate with sales, partnership management, content, social media, and design teams.
• Select suppliers and venues, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships.
• Develop and control event budgets with precise financial reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5+ years of event organization experience, especially B2B events.
• Creativity and passion for event execution and strong communication skills.
• Proven project management skills and readiness to travel internationally.
• Understanding of marketing funnels and ROI measurement.
• Experience with martech tools such as Dreamdata and CRM systems like HubSpot is a plus.
• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A key role in shaping US market growth at an international fintech.
• Opportunities for professional growth and immediate ownership.
• A remote-friendly environment with work-life flexibility.
• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• A diverse team driven by impact, innovation, and transparency.

Key skills/competency

• Event Strategy
• Event Planning
• Execution
• Budget Management
• Supplier Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• ROI Measurement
• Project Management
• Martech Tools
• CRM Systems