Head of Events and Field Marketing

USA (Remote)

$129K/yr – $210K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the regional field and events engine by leading a high-performing team, shaping scalable processes, and aligning cross-functional plans to drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline across key markets.

  • Build and supervise field/event teams, set operating norms, and codify policies to enable consistent event execution.
  • Coordinate end-to-end regional events and activations with a focus on brand impact and revenue outcomes.
  • Partner with sales, GTM leaders, and executives to prioritize markets, design standout experiences, and drive multi-channel activation before and after events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team of field and event managers, establish team operating norms, establish team operating norms, and implement departmental policies and procedures that support consistent event execution.
  • Manage the events and field marketing budget, supporting planning and forecasting activities and tracking spend across programs in alignment with approved plans.
  • Execute the regional third-party event program end-to-end from preparation and activation to follow-up and reporting in support of brand awareness, buyer engagement, and pipeline goals.
  • Build and implement the owned field event program, following established processes and playbooks to enable the field team to deliver consistent, high-quality engagements
  • Develop and lead an ongoing roadshow that deepens buyer and influencer understanding of our product's unique value across key markets.
  • Partner with sales and GTM leadership to prioritize markets, build account-level intelligence by territory, and develop coordinated field plans.
  • Work with executives to design in-person experiences that expand relationships higher and wider within target accounts.
  • Collaborate with internal thought leaders to develop content plans aligned to corporate messaging and positioning.
  • Drive coordinated, multi-channel activations before and after every event to maximize impact.
  • Report on the performance of each event, identifying areas for improvement and areas to accelerate based on results.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • 7+ years of event management and field marketing experience including managing a team of individual contributors.
  • Demonstrated ability to build scalable operational frameworks and lead teams through complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using marketing analytics tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content and messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Experience working with global, remote teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support regional marketing events and initiatives.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary.
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