Job Description

Job Title: Head of Events
Reports to: CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Coresight Research
Coresight Research is a global research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology. We provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to brands, retailers, technology companies, and investors to navigate the rapidly changing consumer landscape. Our thought leadership, proprietary research, and high-impact events drive innovation and collaboration across the industry.
Role Overview
The Head of Events at Coresight Research is responsible for leading the firm's global events strategy and execution, including both in-person and digital formats. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent organizational and execution skills who can operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
This role involves independently planning and executing a variety of events--including dinners, cocktail parties, webinars, LinkedIn Lives, and industry/client speaking engagements--as well as overseeing an events team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead Coresight's global event strategy in alignment with business goals.

• Collaborate closely with the executive, research, and sales teams to ensure event strategy supports broader company initiatives.

• Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring all events reflect Coresight's identity and standards.

2. Event Strategy and Execution

• Design and execute Coresight's proprietary and partner events, such as summits, executive dinners, webinars, and retail tours.

• Lead event planning end-to-end, including audience targeting, speaker management, vendor coordination, logistics, and post-event reporting.

• Develop reusable playbooks for different event types, using tools like JIRA or similar for

project tracking.

• Serve as the primary liaison for event sponsors, speakers, and stakeholders.

• Pitch and coordinate external speaking opportunities for the CEO and other senior leaders.

• Track key event metrics (e.g., participation, feedback) and apply learnings to improve future events.

• Manage event-related promotional efforts in collaboration with the social media and design teams.

• Develop presentations and panel questions as needed.

3. Team & Process Management

• Lead and mentor Events Operations Associates.

• Build and optimize workflows and documentation for scalable event execution.

• Ensure consistent quality and operational excellence across all events.

4. Startup Mindset & Independent Execution

• Operate with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to lead both strategy and execution.

• Drive independent workstreams and take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in B2B event production and leadership (retail, consulting, or research industry preferred).

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end event planning and execution.

• Experience managing events teams and overseeing logistics, vendors, and production.

• Strong project management and communication skills.

• Knowledge of event platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, LinkedIn Live) and CRM tools (HubSpot preferred).

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

• Bachelor's degree required.