Events & Field Marketing Manager

Palo Alto, CA (On-site)

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

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the USA Event Strategy end-to-end, from large sponsorships to Port-only events, while aligning with Sales and Demand Gen, turning ambiguity into repeatable processes, and delivering fast, high-quality lead management and post-event analysis.

  • Own and execute the USA Event Strategy
  • Collaborate with sales and demand gen to align events with pipeline
  • Improve pre/during/post engagement and 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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Founded in 2022
Middletown, Delaware, USA
375 employees (20 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

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112.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.4%
Direct
44.2%
Referral
11.6%
Social
3.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~382

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
10.5 years
Median Tenure
0.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$60M
Last Raise
Series B, 1 years ago