Field Marketing, Senior Manager, Strategic Events & Executive Experiences

McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end executive experiential programs that connect VIP events to pipeline, with tight cross-functional alignment, measurable ROI, and direct C-suite engagement.

  • Strategic Ownership: map high-value accounts to bespoke VIP experiences and coordinate with Sales to accelerate pipeline.
  • Onsite Excellence: lead all event logistics, guest experiences, and executive interactions with a white-glove standard.
  • Measurement and Optimization: design ROI-focused event metrics, track penetration and pipeline impact, and feed learnings back to Marketing and Sales.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Curate Bespoke Experiences: Plan and execute a premium portfolio of high-touch events, including exclusive VIP dinners, bespoke experiential events, sponsorships and hosted programs.
  • Strong Detail Management: Direct all facets of event production—including premium venue sourcing, vendor negotiations, complex timelines, and budget oversight—ensuring every touchpoint reflects Medallia’s brand standard.
  • White-Glove Onsite Hosting: Serve as the professional onsite lead, orchestrating seamless logistics while naturally interacting with executive attendees and internal leadership.
  • Scalable Precision: Simultaneously manage multiple high-stakes timelines without compromising the attention to detail required for high-touch events.
  • Strategic Sales Access: Partner closely with Sales and Marketing leadership to map high-value target accounts to tailored experiential programs.
  • C-Suite Communications: Act as the internal consultant to senior account executives, enabling them with messaging, white-glove invitation strategies, and the details necessary for their active involvement in the event.
  • Internal Advocacy: Champion upcoming high-touch programs internally, driving alignment, excitement, and disciplined execution across cross functional teams.
  • Strategic Follow-Up: Coordinate directly with account teams to ensure personalized post-event outreach that capitalizes on executive momentum.
  • Pipeline Attribution: Architect events with the end in mind, tracking and reporting on critical metrics including target account penetration, pipeline generation, and acceleration.
  • Executive Briefings: Synthesize complex event data into concise, high-impact performance reports for marketing and sales leadership.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of proven success managing sophisticated B2B experiential marketing, high-touch VIP programs, or executive events within the technology or professional services sectors. Save
  • Project Mastery: Demonstrated end-to-end project management expertise, showcasing the ability to negotiate high-value vendor contracts and maintain absolute fiscal discipline.
  • Executive Presence: Proven track record of confidently interacting with internal and external C-suite and senior-level stakeholders including in-person, written and oral.
  • Technical Literacy: Demonstrated proficiency with Salesforce (or similar enterprise CRMs) to track campaign performance, pipeline attribution, and account data.
  • Mobility: Ability to travel within North America (up to 30%) and command live, fast-paced event environments for extended periods.

Preferred

  • Industry Expertise: Direct experience within the Enterprise SaaS landscape.
  • Agility & Poise: Comfort navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a calm, solution-oriented mindset under pressure.
  • Tech Stack: Familiarity with modern marketing suites, Google Workspace, and event management platforms.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: A proactive, intuitive approach to anticipating logistical hitches and resolving them seamlessly behind the scenes.

Benefits

  • Medallia also offers competitive health and wellness benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, statutory leaves, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location and role.
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Founded in 2016
McLean, Virginia, USA
2K employees (47 in marketing)
48% recommend to a friend
33% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
26.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
5%
Direct
81.1%
Referral
12.7%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
47 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$325M
Last Raise
$70M
Series F, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2019
    Series F • $70M
  • Jul 2016
    Secondary Market
  • Jul 2015
    Series E • $150M

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