Elevate Global Brand Partnerships as Our Next Sports Marketing & Event Manager!

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries by leading high-profile sports marketing strategies and premier corporate events? Trimble is seeking an autonomous, strategic Sports Marketing & Event Manager to drive high-value brand partnerships, maximize corporate sponsorships, and create unforgettable live experiential activations across the sports ecosystem.

About Us:

Corporate: Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. 

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will act as the architect of Trimble's live brand presence, taking ownership of high-impact sports activations and managing elite agency relationships to bring cutting-edge B2B technology to life across global sporting venues.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Own the strategic activation and day-to-day management of high-profile corporate sponsorships and sports property partnerships

• Lead the full-lifecycle execution of marquee events, from B2B hospitality programs to physical activation builds and vendor load-ins - delivering seamless live experiences.

• Showcase real-world technology applications by partnering with internal product teams to highlight Trimble infrastructure solutions at sports venues

• Direct financial allocations, manage activation budgets, and track key performance indicators to measure brand lift and pipeline growth

• Serve as a central liaison across external partners, internal business leads and regional marketing teams to ensure operation alignment and cohesive brand messaging

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new opportunities for audience engagement, promotional offerings, and brand visibility across the global sports ecosystem

• Autonomously navigate unpredictable operational shifts, complex logistics, and vendor issues on-site to safeguard brand integrity during live events

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in sports marketing, corporate sponsorships, or experiential event management

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Sports Management, Communications, Business, or a related field

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to manage complex projects independently from concept to completion

• Exceptional communication and executive presence needed to interact with internal leadership and external sporting executives

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience working within B2B marketing or enterprise sales environments

• Functional familiarity with Trimble’s core industries, including Construction, Geospatial, or Transportation

Logistics:

Location: UK - Liverpool or Manchester or UK - Remote 

Travel Requirement: 25% - including weekends and evenings depending on the sports/event schedule 

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

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How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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