Events & Field Marketing Manager

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$160K/yr – $200K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the USA events engine for a fast-scaling B2B SaaS, turning regional markets into repeatable, ROI-focused playbooks with tight sales alignment and rigorous post-event measurement.

  • Event Execution: Own the USA event calendar from large sponsorships to Port-only experiences and drive premium sponsorships.
  • Demand/Sales Alignment: Coordinate with Sales and Demand Gen to link events to regional pipeline forecasts.
  • Process & ROI: Turn ambiguity into repeatable venue/vendor/audience playbooks with rigorous post-event ROI reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Owning and executing the USA Event Strategy with independence and accountability, from large-scale conference sponsorships to bespoke, Port-only hosted events.
  • Collaborating with Sales and Head of Demand Gen to align event selection with regional lead and pipeline forecasts.
  • Turning ambiguity into structured processes regarding venue selection, vendor management, and target audience identification for new regional markets.
  • Driving high-quality execution of lead management workflows, ensuring quality context is delivered to sales teams with speed and precision.
  • Communicating clearly and documenting decisions through rigorous reporting on ROI, KPIs, and post-event analysis.
  • Continuously improving event standards , testing new engagement formats, and optimizing the "pre/during/post" activity playbook.
  • Partnering with external vendors and third-party organizers to secure premium sponsorships and ensure seamless execution of the USA activity calendar.
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience in marketing, field marketing, or communications within a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
  • Proven track record of managing complex in-person and virtual events end-to-end (from micro-dinners to 10k+ attendee conferences).
  • Experience with data-driven marketing , specifically tracking event ROI and managing lead flow through CRM/Marketing Automation tools.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment where traveling to key markets is part of the growth strategy.
  • High ownership mentality — you are "detail-obsessed" and take full responsibility for the attendee experience.
  • Strong sense of structure — unmatched organization skills to manage overlapping deadlines and global logistics.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity — able to research a new region and recommend a vetted path forward for the brand.
  • Collaborative by nature — a thoughtful communicator who can influence internal stakeholders and external partners alike.
  • Strong bias towards action — you don\'t wait for permission to improve a process or test a new creative strategy.
  • Cares deeply about quality — you understand that every field event is a physical representation of the Port brand.
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      375 employees (20 in marketing)

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