Events Manager - EU

The role

This person will own the planning, execution, and operations of X-LAB events across Europe. They will manage logistics, vendors, budgets, assets, and timelines for trade shows, dealer events, consumer festivals, demos, and pop-ups.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end execution of all European events
• Build and manage event timelines, run of show, staffing plans, and on-site schedules
• Lead onsite load-in, booth and pop-up setup, guest flow, teardown, and load-out
• Secure event slots, permits, insurance, and organizer requirements
• Source, contract, and manage local vendors
• Coordinate shipping, customs, and storage of bikes and event materials across Europe
• Book team travel and accommodations
• Build and manage per-event budgets and reconcile invoices
• Deliver post-event recaps within 7 days
• Own the European marketing bike inventory and event kit

Required qualifications

• 4–7+ years in event management, event operations, or trade show production
• Track record running multi-country events or trade shows in Europe
• Strong budget management and vendor negotiation skills
• Fluent English
• At least one other European language (Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Dutch)
• Right to work in the Netherlands
• Comfortable traveling 40–60%
• Comfortable working some evenings and weekends around event dates
• Comfortable lifting, setting up, breaking down, and hustling when needed

Nice to have

• Experience in cycling, outdoor, mobility, automotive, or premium consumer brands
• Experience with European cycling events (gran fondos, festivals, Spring Classics, or Grand Tour start villages)
• Knowledge of EU freight, customs, and temporary-import rules for event materials
• Familiarity with CRM, event registration, and lead capture tools
• A network of European event suppliers and organizers

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Demo bike fleet
• Comprehensive travel allowances

About the company

XDS is the world’s largest and most vertically integrated bicycle manufacturer and the largest maker of carbon fiber frames. X-LAB is the in-house performance bicycle line by XDS.