When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

As a Manager, Events and Sponsorship, you will help lead our most prominent external-facing programs and strengthen Kyocera’s brand presence through thoughtful sponsorship and customer engagement.

This role focuses on supporting high-level customer loyalty events, select executive engagements, and key sponsorship activations that reflect the company’s market positioning. Events may include global programs such as Formula 1 and national initiatives like summits or dealer incentive trips. The ideal candidate brings a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and partnership coordination to ensure these programs run smoothly and leave a lasting impression.

This position partners closely with the Events Manager while maintaining distinct responsibility for select programs tied to brand experience, external partnership, and sponsorship planning.

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.

+         Lead the planning and execution of prestigious external-facing events, including sponsored programs (e.g., Sport Events) and executive summits. Support the planning and execution of high-end customer incentive trips as assigned, based on timing and alignment with other strategic priorities.

+         Develop and manage strategic sponsorships, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, negotiating agreements, and overseeing activation.

+         Collaborate with internal stakeholders (creative, communication, sales leadership) to deliver events that reflect Kyocera’s brand and business goals.

+         Contribute to the planning and delivery of dealer reward trips and customer loyalty programs, serving as lead or support based on timing and sponsorship involvement.

+         Support brand activations and other executive brand initiatives alongside the Events Manager.

+         Design and implement event toolkits, sponsorship playbooks, and performance reporting dashboards to improve scalability and cross-team alignment.

+         Track and report ROI on sponsorships and strategic events, gathering insights to inform future planning and investment.

+         Oversee select responsibilities of the Events & Sponsorship Intern, providing guidance and task delegation related to research, reporting, and event logistics.

Required:

+         Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.

+         5–7 years of experience in event marketing, sponsorship strategy, or experiential brand events.

+         Proven success planning and managing executive-level or partner-facing events, ideally with sponsorship or brand integration.

+         Experience negotiating sponsorships, managing activation deliverables, and analyzing post-event performance.

+         Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

+         Ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments and external vendors.

+         Familiarity with event management platforms, CRM systems, and project tracking tools (Jira a plus).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being which includes:
+ Medical, dental and vision plans
+ 401(k) retirement plan with Company match
+ Life insurance and disability coverage  
+ Paid time off and holidays
+ Paid parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Volunteer Time Off
+ Professional development course reimbursement

The typical pay range for this role is $81,000-$119,000. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position may include a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Note

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified minorities, women, protected veterans and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.