Lead Event Marketing Manager

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end event marketing for a B2B SaaS growth stage, aligning to GTM goals and brand awareness.

  • Must-have: 7+ years in event/field/experiential marketing with B2B SaaS experience.
  • Standout: Ability to own large-scale programs from strategy to on-site execution with measurable ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the company’s annual event marketing strategy, aligning programs to GTM pipeline goals and brand awareness objectives.
  • Own execution of events end-to-end: planning, budgeting, vendor management, creative direction, and onsite production.
  • Build and manage an event calendar spanning hosted, sponsored, and third-party events.
  • Collaborate with sales to design experiences that attract and convert target accounts.
  • Partner with content, design, and product marketing to ensure consistent storytelling and branding.
  • Partner with growth, sales, and customer success to fill rooms with the right people, at the right time.
  • Track performance through leads, engagement metrics, and ROI reporting.
  • Negotiate contracts with venues, agencies, and event vendors.
  • Experiment with new event formats and creative activations to differentiate our brand in a crowded space.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in event marketing, field marketing, or experiential marketing roles; startup or B2B SaaS experience preferred.
  • Proven success leading large-scale event programs with measurable business results.
  • Expert project manager with strong creative instincts and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable running both strategic planning and tactical execution.
  • Excellent communicator, collaborator, and storyteller.
  • Enjoys moving fast and operating with autonomy in a growing startup environment.

Benefits

  • Daily collaboration with founders , shaping the core product vision.
  • Exposure to and collaboration with design and research leaders at top global brands .
  • Competitive cash and equity compensation. Actual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
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Outset

Outset is the start of something new and different in the world of F&B and hospitality - not just for the sake of novelty, but for the creation of something meaningful. Fresh perspectives that have blossomed from spontaneity and industry know-how.We’re not just a collection of brick-and-mortar spaces and trendy gastronomy. Outset is an idea, a meaningful conversation, a shared inspiration, and an ongoing dialogue – between you and us. We capture what’s intrinsic to all of us, from our shared wants and needs to our individuality and uniqueness. And it’s from that we craft authentic experiences – each and every day. Outset is young, ambitious, and proudly from the UAE – born, nurtured, and grown from its shifting sands, oases, palms, and waters. We speak the language of its soil, celebrating its past and preparing its future. Whether its food, dining spaces, art, or culture, you’ll find us firmly on the horizon, embracing new and exciting concepts, tastes, and spaces to set the benchmark for what’s to follow. We’re here to create the kind of experiences that light up the imagination, push the body, and touch the soul. And we’re doing it with hope, positivity, and excitement. We’re good with being different, unusual, and discerning. But while we’re proud to be bold, representing the hidden gems, the exclusively curated experiences, and the distinctively singular tastes – we want everyone to feel welcome. And as Outset grows and our unique take on everything shines through, we’ll continue to celebrate and build spaces, concepts, culinary adventures, and collaborations that speak to you, all while transcending what you know and presenting you with what can be.

Founded in 2022
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25 employees (6 in marketing)