About Us

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Position

As the Global Events and Sponsorships Lead, you will define, lead and deliver Seequent’s global approach to events, sponsorships and partnerships, elevating audience experiences, strengthening market presence and supporting Seequent’s positioning as a category leader. You will own the end ‑ to ‑ end strategy and delivery of Tier 1 (global/corporate) events and sponsorships, while establishing the standards, governance and measurement frameworks that enable regional teams to execute Tier 2 and Tier 3 activity effectively and consistently. Through clear decision rights, scalable ways of working and robust performance measurement, you will ensure high ‑ quality, brand ‑ aligned execution and measurable outcomes that support strategic business and go ‑ to ‑ market priorities.

You will champion smarter ways of working through scalable processes, standardisation, and decentralised enablement, continuously enhancing the experience for both attendees and Seequent colleagues. You will also evaluate performance, surface actionable insights and share best practice to drive continuous improvement.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

Develop and continuously refine a bold global event strategy designed to elevate Seequent's brand and drive market differentiation. Applying insights from the latest market trends, identify and champion key opportunities that will maximise our strategic impact and achieve business objectives. Lead the full lifecycle of our high-impact, brand-led (Tier 1) global events, overseeing concept development, planning, execution, vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management to deliver exceptional brand experiences and business impact. Formalise and evolve Seequent’s sponsorship and partnership framework, including defining enterprise criteria, governance, measurement, negotiation and management of global initiatives, while enabling regional teams to activate regional sponsorships aligned to global standards. Evolve and maintain a standardised measurement framework that evaluate brand and commercial outcomes, lead post ‑ event and post ‑ sponsorship reviews, and provide clear insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform future investment decisions. Champion global alignment, cross functional collaboration and customer experience. Act as the central expert and strategic partner for global events, sponsorships, and partnerships. Provide strategic guidance, best practices, and frameworks to regional and field marketing teams. Manage significant global event, sponsorship, and partnership budgets with precision, ensuring fiscal responsibility, optimized resource allocation, and maximum strategic impact and ROI.

To be successful in this role, you should have

7+ years of experience leading global events, sponsorships, partnerships, or related strategic initiatives with a proven track record of delivering high-impact outcomes. Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling cross-channel event, sponsorship and partnership strategies that drive measurable results and market leadership. Experience managing complex global programs across diverse international markets and cultures, coupled with exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, tight deadlines, and significant budgets. Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with sponsors, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical capabilities, including experience establishing KPIs, measuring ROI, evaluating performance, and leveraging data-driven insights to inform future strategies and investments. A proactive, adaptable, and resilient mindset, with strong problem-solving abilities, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the confidence to challenge the status quo to achieve better outcomes. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (master’s preferred).

Additional Information

This role is based in our Vancouver office, with global travel, primarily related to the execution of some Tier 1 events.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.

Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.

Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.

Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.

How To Apply

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