Senior Event Marketing Manager - Conferences & Global Events

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$117K/yr – $156K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end event program for global Summits, turning DASH into consistent regional playbooks and driving flawless execution through cross-functional leadership and clear success metrics.

  • Own core event operations and run-of-show for large-scale gatherings with global reach.
  • Lead cross-functional planning with product marketing, brand, comms, sales, and field teams to align on timelines and deliverables.
  • Define success metrics, track performance, and deliver post-event insights to improve scale‑up across programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own core operational workstreams for DASH and support its adaptation across global Summits, ensuring consistency with regional flexibility
  • Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documentation to deliver high-quality execution
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with teams including product marketing, brand, communications, sales, and field marketing
  • Manage budgets and contracts, vendors, and agencies, ensuring cost efficiency and seamless delivery of all logistical components
  • Oversee onsite execution, troubleshoot real-time challenges, and ensure a cohesive and engaging attendee experience
  • Define success metrics, analyze performance, and deliver post-event insights to improve and scale future programs

Requirements

  • 6–8+ years of experience in event marketing, conference production, or event operations, preferably in B2B or technology environments
  • Proven ability to own and execute major components of large-scale (5,000+ attendees) events or conferences
  • Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities
  • Experienced in vendor and agency management, including complex logistical coordination
  • Detail-oriented and execution-focused, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
  • Comfortable working independently while contributing to broader team goals; international event experience or CMP certification is a plus

Preferred

  • CMP certification is a plus
  • International event experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Generous and competitive benefits package
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
  • Employee-focused best in class onboarding
  • Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
  • Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
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