Advanced Specialist, Events

Job Title Advanced Specialist, Events Description Pearson is seeking an experienced Advanced Specialist, Events to support the planning and delivery of high-impact internal sales kick-off events, national sales meetings, leadership conferences, and commercial enablement programmes. This role will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Communications, Operations teams, external agencies, and senior stakeholders to deliver engaging events that align teams, strengthen sales performance, and create an exceptional attendee experience. This role is aligned to other titles in the market such as Event Manager, Sales Conference Manager, Internal Events Manager, Corporate Events Manager, Meeting & Events Manager, Event Project Manager, or Sales Enablement Events Manager . What You'll Be Doing Plan and deliver internal sales kick-off events, leadership meetings, sales conferences, and related enablement programmes. Manage end-to-end event workstreams including project plans, timelines, budgets, registration, communications, agendas, speakers, production requirements, rooming lists, food and beverage planning, signage, and onsite logistics. Partner with external agencies and vendors to ensure consistent delivery, cost control, and a high-quality attendee experience. Coordinate planning meetings, maintain project documentation, track actions, and keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and milestones. Support sales leaders and enablement teams in delivering events that reinforce commercial priorities, product knowledge, and employee engagement. Manage attendee registration, communications, event platforms, mobile apps, check-in processes, surveys, and post-event follow-up activities. Track budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and event reconciliations in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and event suppliers. Create run-of-show documents, staffing plans, briefing materials, and contingency plans for successful onsite delivery. Resolve logistical, technology,