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Event Marketing Associate

USA (Remote)

$72K/yr – $88K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Supports end-to-end event management, onsite execution, and lead routing. Requires 2–3 years in event management with strong organizational, communication, and travel willingness. Backblaze offers healthcare, 401K, RSUs, flexible vacation, and learning programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Monitor and manage event-related tasks, identifying overdue items and ensuring the team stays on track to meet project milestones.
  • Onsite Execution: Provide hands-on support for events, including booth setup, teardown, and on-site staffing assistance.
  • Deliverable Coordination: Manage show-specific deadlines and deliverables, ensuring all submissions—from booth forms to marketing assets—are completed accurately and on time.
  • Logistics & Procurement: Facilitate orders for booth collateral, lead scanners, promotional swag, and more.
  • Lead Management: Assist with the setup of lead capture tools and oversee post-show lead routing to ensure timely follow-up by the sales team.
  • Field Marketing Support: Research and coordinate venues, reservations, and registration for regional field marketing events.
  • Event Management: Act as the primary project manager for select events.
  • General Event Support: Assist with other event-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of professional experience in event management, live event production, or a related role.
  • Organization: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Adaptability: A flexible mindset and the ability to problem-solve in fast-paced, live event environments.
  • Tech Savvy: Familiarity with or a willingness to learn Google Workspace, Smartsheet, HubSpot, and Jira/Confluence.
  • Travel: Comfortable with traveling up to 30-40% of the time to support events across various locations.

Preferred

  • Experience working in the B2B tech or cloud storage industry.
  • Experience with tradeshow sponsorship and exhibits
  • Advanced proficiency in project management tools
  • Previous experience managing external vendors and agencies.

Benefits

  • Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
  • Competitive compensation and 401K
  • RSU grants for full-time employees
  • ESPP program
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
  • Childcare bonus (human children only)
  • Fertility treatment and support
  • Learning & development program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance